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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,634.56, 14,451.84 and 2,709.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,634.56, 14,451.84 and 2,709.06 is: 4,063.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,634.56 : 14,451.84 = 2,709.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,634.56/14,451.84 = 2,709.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,634.56x = 14,451.84 × 2,709.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,634.56x = 39,150,901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,150,901.67/9,634.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.59

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