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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.22, 14,452.83 and 2,615.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.22, 14,452.83 and 2,615.23 is: 3,922.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.22 : 14,452.83 = 2,615.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.22/14,452.83 = 2,615.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.22x = 14,452.83 × 2,615.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.22x = 37,797,529.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,797,529.57/9,635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.85

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