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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.67, 14,215.56 and 3,632.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.67, 14,215.56 and 3,632.29 is: 5,449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.67 : 14,215.56 = 3,632.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.67/14,215.56 = 3,632.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.67x = 14,215.56 × 3,632.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.67x = 51,634,965.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,634,965.35/9,475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.22

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