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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.28, 14,306.32 and 2,611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.28, 14,306.32 and 2,611.76 is: 3,917.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.28 : 14,306.32 = 2,611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.28/14,306.32 = 2,611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.28x = 14,306.32 × 2,611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.28x = 37,364,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,364,674.32/9,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.75

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