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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.61, 14,153.27 and 2,415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.61, 14,153.27 and 2,415.56 is: 3,623.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.61 : 14,153.27 = 2,415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.61/14,153.27 = 2,415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.61x = 14,153.27 × 2,415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.61x = 34,188,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,188,072.88/9,435.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.30

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