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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.69, 14,217.05 and 3,633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.69, 14,217.05 and 3,633.84 is: 5,450.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.69 : 14,217.05 = 3,633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.69/14,217.05 = 3,633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.69x = 14,217.05 × 3,633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.69x = 51,662,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,662,466.80/9,477.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,450.96

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