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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.50, 14,477.28 and 2,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.50, 14,477.28 and 2,355.50 is: 3,533.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.50 : 14,477.28 = 2,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.50/14,477.28 = 2,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.50x = 14,477.28 × 2,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.50x = 34,101,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101,233.04/9,651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.26

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