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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,561.38, 14,343.28 and 2,635.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,561.38, 14,343.28 and 2,635.88 is: 3,954.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,561.38 : 14,343.28 = 2,635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,561.38/14,343.28 = 2,635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,561.38x = 14,343.28 × 2,635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,561.38x = 37,807,086.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,807,086.58/9,561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.15

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