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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.12, 14,419.10 and 2,685.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.12, 14,419.10 and 2,685.62 is: 4,029.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.12 : 14,419.10 = 2,685.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.12/14,419.10 = 2,685.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.12x = 14,419.10 × 2,685.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.12x = 38,724,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,724,137.82/9,611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.10

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