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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.92, 14,409.62 and 3,682.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.92, 14,409.62 and 3,682.72 is: 5,523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.92 : 14,409.62 = 3,682.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.92/14,409.62 = 3,682.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.92x = 14,409.62 × 3,682.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.92x = 53,066,595.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,066,595.77/9,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.21

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