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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.39, 14,437.14 and 2,699.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.39, 14,437.14 and 2,699.43 is: 4,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.39 : 14,437.14 = 2,699.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.39/14,437.14 = 2,699.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.39x = 14,437.14 × 2,699.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.39x = 38,972,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,972,048.83/9,624.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.30

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