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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.86, 14,448.71 and 2,611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.86, 14,448.71 and 2,611.97 is: 3,918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.86 : 14,448.71 = 2,611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.86/14,448.71 = 2,611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.86x = 14,448.71 × 2,611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.86x = 37,739,597.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,739,597.06/9,631.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.20

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