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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.50, 14,417.25 and 2,315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.50, 14,417.25 and 2,315.50 is: 3,473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.50 : 14,417.25 = 2,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.50/14,417.25 = 2,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.50x = 14,417.25 × 2,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.50x = 33,383,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,383,142.38/9,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.25

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