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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.23, 14,447.78 and 2,611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.23, 14,447.78 and 2,611.34 is: 3,917.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.23 : 14,447.78 = 2,611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.23/14,447.78 = 2,611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.23x = 14,447.78 × 2,611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.23x = 37,727,980.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,727,980.53/9,631.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.25

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