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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.87, 14,420.22 and 2,686.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.87, 14,420.22 and 2,686.37 is: 4,030.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.87 : 14,420.22 = 2,686.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.87/14,420.22 = 2,686.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.87x = 14,420.22 × 2,686.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.87x = 38,737,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,737,974.30/9,611.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.22

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