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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.32, 14,408.40 and 3,682.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.32, 14,408.40 and 3,682.92 is: 5,523.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.32 : 14,408.40 = 3,682.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.32/14,408.40 = 3,682.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.32x = 14,408.40 × 3,682.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.32x = 53,064,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,064,984.53/9,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.39

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