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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.69, 14,201.79 and 3,623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.69, 14,201.79 and 3,623.97 is: 5,437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.69 : 14,201.79 = 3,623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.69/14,201.79 = 3,623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.69x = 14,201.79 × 3,623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.69x = 51,466,860.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,466,860.91/9,465.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.20

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