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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.10, 14,453.61 and 2,615.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.10, 14,453.61 and 2,615.23 is: 3,923.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.10 : 14,453.61 = 2,615.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.10/14,453.61 = 2,615.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.10x = 14,453.61 × 2,615.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.10x = 37,799,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,799,514.48/9,635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.11

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