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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.06, 14,562.42 and 2,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.06, 14,562.42 and 2,688.60 is: 4,032.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.06 : 14,562.42 = 2,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.06/14,562.42 = 2,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.06x = 14,562.42 × 2,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.06x = 39,152,522.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,152,522.41/9,708.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.99

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