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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.26, 14,440.82 and 2,701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.26, 14,440.82 and 2,701.76 is: 4,052.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.26 : 14,440.82 = 2,701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.26/14,440.82 = 2,701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.26x = 14,440.82 × 2,701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.26x = 39,015,544.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,015,544.13/9,627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.61

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