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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,602.70, 14,398.29 and 3,752.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,602.70, 14,398.29 and 3,752.34 is: 5,626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,602.70 : 14,398.29 = 3,752.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,602.70/14,398.29 = 3,752.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,602.70x = 14,398.29 × 3,752.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,602.70x = 54,027,279.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,027,279.50/9,602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.26

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