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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.67, 14,442.35 and 2,701.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.67, 14,442.35 and 2,701.17 is: 4,052.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.67 : 14,442.35 = 2,701.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.67/14,442.35 = 2,701.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.67x = 14,442.35 × 2,701.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.67x = 39,011,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,011,229.04/9,626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.41

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