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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.52, 14,636.67 and 3,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.52, 14,636.67 and 3,005.36 is: 4,506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.52 : 14,636.67 = 3,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.52/14,636.67 = 3,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.52x = 14,636.67 × 3,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.52x = 43,988,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,988,389.37/9,761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.31

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