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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.46, 14,433.78 and 2,603.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.46, 14,433.78 and 2,603.88 is: 3,905.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.46 : 14,433.78 = 2,603.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.46/14,433.78 = 2,603.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.46x = 14,433.78 × 2,603.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.46x = 37,583,831.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,583,831.07/9,623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.44

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