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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.13, 14,456.66 and 2,617.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.13, 14,456.66 and 2,617.26 is: 3,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.13 : 14,456.66 = 2,617.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.13/14,456.66 = 2,617.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.13x = 14,456.66 × 2,617.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.13x = 37,836,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,836,837.95/9,637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.15

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