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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.77, 14,153.60 and 2,415.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.77, 14,153.60 and 2,415.77 is: 3,623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.77 : 14,153.60 = 2,415.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.77/14,153.60 = 2,415.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.77x = 14,153.60 × 2,415.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.77x = 34,191,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,191,830.62/9,435.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.64

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