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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.06, 14,446.62 and 2,611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.06, 14,446.62 and 2,611.12 is: 3,916.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.06 : 14,446.62 = 2,611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.06/14,446.62 = 2,611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.06x = 14,446.62 × 2,611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.06x = 37,721,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,721,858.41/9,631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.69

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