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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.44, 14,419.60 and 2,685.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.44, 14,419.60 and 2,685.94 is: 4,029.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.44 : 14,419.60 = 2,685.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.44/14,419.60 = 2,685.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.44x = 14,419.60 × 2,685.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.44x = 38,730,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,730,137.66/9,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.59

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