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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,633.91, 14,451.83 and 2,614.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,633.91, 14,451.83 and 2,614.04 is: 3,921.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,633.91 : 14,451.83 = 2,614.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,633.91/14,451.83 = 2,614.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,633.91x = 14,451.83 × 2,614.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,633.91x = 37,777,576.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,777,576.36/9,633.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.31

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