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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.96, 14,408.94 and 3,761.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.96, 14,408.94 and 3,761.84 is: 5,642.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.96 : 14,408.94 = 3,761.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.96/14,408.94 = 3,761.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.96x = 14,408.94 × 3,761.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.96x = 54,204,126.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,204,126.85/9,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.76

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