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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.66, 14,414.94 and 3,776.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.66, 14,414.94 and 3,776.34 is: 5,661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.66 : 14,414.94 = 3,776.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.66/14,414.94 = 3,776.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.66x = 14,414.94 × 3,776.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.66x = 54,435,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,435,714.52/9,615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.15

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