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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.20, 14,451.63 and 2,614.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.20, 14,451.63 and 2,614.78 is: 3,921.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.20 : 14,451.63 = 2,614.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.20/14,451.63 = 2,614.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.20x = 14,451.63 × 2,614.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.20x = 37,787,833.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,787,833.09/9,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.85

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