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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.46, 14,416.38 and 3,766.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.46, 14,416.38 and 3,766.14 is: 5,652.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.46 : 14,416.38 = 3,766.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.46/14,416.38 = 3,766.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.46x = 14,416.38 × 3,766.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.46x = 54,294,105.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,294,105.37/9,605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.42

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