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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.31, 14,455.97 and 2,711.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.31, 14,455.97 and 2,711.81 is: 4,067.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.31 : 14,455.97 = 2,711.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.31/14,455.97 = 2,711.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.31x = 14,455.97 × 2,711.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.31x = 39,201,886.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,201,886.93/9,637.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.72

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