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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.44, 14,408.64 and 3,757.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.44, 14,408.64 and 3,757.32 is: 5,638.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.44 : 14,408.64 = 3,757.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.44/14,408.64 = 3,757.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.44x = 14,408.64 × 3,757.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.44x = 54,137,871.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,137,871.24/9,601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.52

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