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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.56, 14,434.53 and 2,698.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.56, 14,434.53 and 2,698.06 is: 4,046.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.56 : 14,434.53 = 2,698.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.56/14,434.53 = 2,698.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.56x = 14,434.53 × 2,698.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.56x = 38,945,228.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,945,228.01/9,623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.86

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