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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.16, 14,414.82 and 2,685.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.16, 14,414.82 and 2,685.72 is: 4,028.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.16 : 14,414.82 = 2,685.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.16/14,414.82 = 2,685.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.16x = 14,414.82 × 2,685.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.16x = 38,714,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,714,170.37/9,611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.04

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