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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.12, 14,439.58 and 2,606.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.12, 14,439.58 and 2,606.73 is: 3,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.12 : 14,439.58 = 2,606.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.12/14,439.58 = 2,606.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.12x = 14,439.58 × 2,606.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.12x = 37,640,121.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,640,121.59/9,627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.80

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