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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.36, 14,453.01 and 2,709.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.36, 14,453.01 and 2,709.86 is: 4,064.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.36 : 14,453.01 = 2,709.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.36/14,453.01 = 2,709.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.36x = 14,453.01 × 2,709.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.36x = 39,165,561.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,165,561.41/9,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.78

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