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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.53, 14,454.26 and 2,615.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.53, 14,454.26 and 2,615.66 is: 3,923.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.53 : 14,454.26 = 2,615.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.53/14,454.26 = 2,615.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.53x = 14,454.26 × 2,615.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.53x = 37,807,429.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,807,429.71/9,635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.75

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