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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.10, 14,416.65 and 2,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.10, 14,416.65 and 2,685.60 is: 4,028.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.10 : 14,416.65 = 2,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.10/14,416.65 = 2,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.10x = 14,416.65 × 2,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.10x = 38,717,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,717,355.24/9,611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.40

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