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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.08, 14,424.94 and 3,611.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.08, 14,424.94 and 3,611.21 is: 5,417.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.08 : 14,424.94 = 3,611.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.08/14,424.94 = 3,611.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.08x = 14,424.94 × 3,611.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.08x = 52,091,487.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,091,487.58/9,615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,417.69

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