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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.95, 14,438.43 and 2,605.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.95, 14,438.43 and 2,605.02 is: 3,907.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.95 : 14,438.43 = 2,605.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.95/14,438.43 = 2,605.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.95x = 14,438.43 × 2,605.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.95x = 37,612,398.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,612,398.92/9,624.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.80

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