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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,615.27, 14,615.61 and 9,631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,615.27, 14,615.61 and 9,631.12 is: 13,260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,615.27 : 14,615.61 = 9,631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,615.27/14,615.61 = 9,631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,615.27x = 14,615.61 × 9,631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,615.27x = 140,764,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,764,693.78/10,615.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.59

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