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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.23, 14,427.42 and 3,770.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.23, 14,427.42 and 3,770.70 is: 5,658.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.23 : 14,427.42 = 3,770.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.23/14,427.42 = 3,770.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.23x = 14,427.42 × 3,770.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.23x = 54,401,472.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,401,472.59/9,614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.43

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