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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,561.56, 14,340.72 and 2,636.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,561.56, 14,340.72 and 2,636.06 is: 3,953.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,561.56 : 14,340.72 = 2,636.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,561.56/14,340.72 = 2,636.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,561.56x = 14,340.72 × 2,636.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,561.56x = 37,802,998.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,802,998.36/9,561.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.64

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