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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,606.28, 14,405.34 and 3,761.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,606.28, 14,405.34 and 3,761.96 is: 5,641.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,606.28 : 14,405.34 = 3,761.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,606.28/14,405.34 = 3,761.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,606.28x = 14,405.34 × 3,761.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,606.28x = 54,192,312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,192,312.87/9,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.34

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