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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.38, 14,212.26 and 3,630.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.38, 14,212.26 and 3,630.42 is: 5,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.38 : 14,212.26 = 3,630.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.38/14,212.26 = 3,630.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.38x = 14,212.26 × 3,630.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.38x = 51,596,472.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,596,472.95/9,475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,445.32

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