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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.54, 14,453.60 and 2,615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.54, 14,453.60 and 2,615.52 is: 3,923.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.54 : 14,453.60 = 2,615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.54/14,453.60 = 2,615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.54x = 14,453.60 × 2,615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.54x = 37,803,666.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,803,666.79/9,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.36

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