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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.88, 14,436.36 and 2,698.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.88, 14,436.36 and 2,698.92 is: 4,048.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.88 : 14,436.36 = 2,698.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.88/14,436.36 = 2,698.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.88x = 14,436.36 × 2,698.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.88x = 38,962,580.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,962,580.73/9,623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.53

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