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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.83, 14,447.79 and 2,611.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.83, 14,447.79 and 2,611.89 is: 3,917.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.83 : 14,447.79 = 2,611.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.83/14,447.79 = 2,611.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.83x = 14,447.79 × 2,611.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.83x = 37,736,038.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,736,038.22/9,631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.85

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