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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.31, 14,443.29 and 2,702.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.31, 14,443.29 and 2,702.81 is: 4,054.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.31 : 14,443.29 = 2,702.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.31/14,443.29 = 2,702.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.31x = 14,443.29 × 2,702.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.31x = 39,037,504.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,037,504.75/9,628.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.45

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