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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.67, 14,452.34 and 2,615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.67, 14,452.34 and 2,615.24 is: 3,922.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.67 : 14,452.34 = 2,615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.67/14,452.34 = 2,615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.67x = 14,452.34 × 2,615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.67x = 37,796,337.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,796,337.66/9,635.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.54

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