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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.62, 14,324.03 and 3,630.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.62, 14,324.03 and 3,630.28 is: 5,442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.62 : 14,324.03 = 3,630.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.62/14,324.03 = 3,630.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.62x = 14,324.03 × 3,630.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.62x = 52,000,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,000,149.86/9,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,442.41

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