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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.56, 14,439.84 and 2,701.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.56, 14,439.84 and 2,701.12 is: 4,051.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.56 : 14,439.84 = 2,701.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.56/14,439.84 = 2,701.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.56x = 14,439.84 × 2,701.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.56x = 39,003,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,003,740.62/9,626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.68

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