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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.02, 14,456.40 and 2,617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.02, 14,456.40 and 2,617.44 is: 3,926.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.02 : 14,456.40 = 2,617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.02/14,456.40 = 2,617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.02x = 14,456.40 × 2,617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.02x = 37,838,759.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,838,759.62/9,637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.40

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