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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.40, 14,339.86 and 3,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.40, 14,339.86 and 3,639 is: 5,455.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.40 : 14,339.86 = 3,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.40/14,339.86 = 3,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.40x = 14,339.86 × 3,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.40x = 52,182,750.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,182,750.54/9,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.37

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