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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.63, 14,436.26 and 2,698.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.63, 14,436.26 and 2,698.13 is: 4,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.63 : 14,436.26 = 2,698.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.63/14,436.26 = 2,698.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.63x = 14,436.26 × 2,698.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.63x = 38,950,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950,820.52/9,623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.42

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