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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.68, 14,435.52 and 2,698.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.68, 14,435.52 and 2,698.72 is: 4,048.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.68 : 14,435.52 = 2,698.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.68/14,435.52 = 2,698.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.68x = 14,435.52 × 2,698.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.68x = 38,957,426.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,957,426.53/9,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.08

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