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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.33, 14,656.58 and 9,615.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.33, 14,656.58 and 9,615.53 is: 14,437.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.33 : 14,656.58 = 9,615.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.33/14,656.58 = 9,615.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.33x = 14,656.58 × 9,615.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.33x = 140,930,845.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,930,845.37/9,761.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,437.66

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