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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.99, 14,422.49 and 3,773.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.99, 14,422.49 and 3,773.27 is: 5,659.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.99 : 14,422.49 = 3,773.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.99/14,422.49 = 3,773.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.99x = 14,422.49 × 3,773.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.99x = 54,419,948.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,419,948.84/9,614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.91

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