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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,576.63, 14,356.44 and 3,737.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,576.63, 14,356.44 and 3,737.34 is: 5,602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,576.63 : 14,356.44 = 3,737.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,576.63/14,356.44 = 3,737.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,576.63x = 14,356.44 × 3,737.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,576.63x = 53,654,897.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,654,897.47/9,576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.69

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