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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.29, 14,418.44 and 3,771.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.29, 14,418.44 and 3,771.65 is: 5,657.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.29 : 14,418.44 = 3,771.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.29/14,418.44 = 3,771.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.29x = 14,418.44 × 3,771.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.29x = 54,381,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,381,290.37/9,612.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.48

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