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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,634.91, 14,453.33 and 2,615.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,634.91, 14,453.33 and 2,615.04 is: 3,922.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,634.91 : 14,453.33 = 2,615.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,634.91/14,453.33 = 2,615.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,634.91x = 14,453.33 × 2,615.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,634.91x = 37,796,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,796,036.08/9,634.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.82

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