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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.27, 14,214.69 and 3,637.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.27, 14,214.69 and 3,637.98 is: 5,456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.27 : 14,214.69 = 3,637.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.27/14,214.69 = 3,637.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.27x = 14,214.69 × 3,637.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.27x = 51,712,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,712,757.93/9,477.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,456.50

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