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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.38, 14,457.04 and 2,617.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.38, 14,457.04 and 2,617.51 is: 3,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.38 : 14,457.04 = 2,617.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.38/14,457.04 = 2,617.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.38x = 14,457.04 × 2,617.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.38x = 37,841,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,841,374.49/9,637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.52

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