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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.70, 14,435.55 and 2,697.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.70, 14,435.55 and 2,697.30 is: 4,045.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.70 : 14,435.55 = 2,697.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.70/14,435.55 = 2,697.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.70x = 14,435.55 × 2,697.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.70x = 38,937,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,937,009.02/9,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.95

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