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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.96, 14,430.60 and 3,775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.96, 14,430.60 and 3,775.64 is: 5,666.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.96 : 14,430.60 = 3,775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.96/14,430.60 = 3,775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.96x = 14,430.60 × 3,775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.96x = 54,484,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,484,750.58/9,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,666.66

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