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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.34, 14,442.52 and 2,702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.34, 14,442.52 and 2,702.66 is: 4,053.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.34 : 14,442.52 = 2,702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.34/14,442.52 = 2,702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.34x = 14,442.52 × 2,702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.34x = 39,033,221.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,033,221.10/9,628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.99

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