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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.36, 14,435.86 and 2,697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.36, 14,435.86 and 2,697.86 is: 4,047.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.36 : 14,435.86 = 2,697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.36/14,435.86 = 2,697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.36x = 14,435.86 × 2,697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.36x = 38,945,929.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,945,929.26/9,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.02

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