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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.26, 14,445.74 and 2,610.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.26, 14,445.74 and 2,610.84 is: 3,915.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.26 : 14,445.74 = 2,610.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.26/14,445.74 = 2,610.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.26x = 14,445.74 × 2,610.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.26x = 37,715,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,715,535.89/9,631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.95

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