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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.36, 14,443.50 and 2,701.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.36, 14,443.50 and 2,701.86 is: 4,053.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.36 : 14,443.50 = 2,701.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.36/14,443.50 = 2,701.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.36x = 14,443.50 × 2,701.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.36x = 39,024,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,024,314.91/9,627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.48

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