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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.59, 14,435.15 and 2,698.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.59, 14,435.15 and 2,698.47 is: 4,046.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.59 : 14,435.15 = 2,698.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.59/14,435.15 = 2,698.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.59x = 14,435.15 × 2,698.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.59x = 38,952,805.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,952,805.73/9,625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.80

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