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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.36, 14,454.01 and 2,615.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.36, 14,454.01 and 2,615.49 is: 3,923.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.36 : 14,454.01 = 2,615.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.36/14,454.01 = 2,615.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.36x = 14,454.01 × 2,615.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.36x = 37,804,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,804,305.54/9,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.50

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