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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.58, 14,435.37 and 2,698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.58, 14,435.37 and 2,698.08 is: 4,047.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.58 : 14,435.37 = 2,698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.58/14,435.37 = 2,698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.58x = 14,435.37 × 2,698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.58x = 38,947,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,947,783.09/9,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.12

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