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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.12, 14,400.78 and 3,682.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.12, 14,400.78 and 3,682.38 is: 5,519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.12 : 14,400.78 = 3,682.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.12/14,400.78 = 3,682.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.12x = 14,400.78 × 3,682.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.12x = 53,029,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,029,144.26/9,607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.78

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