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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.83, 14,422.70 and 3,376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.83, 14,422.70 and 3,376.04 is: 5,063.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.83 : 14,422.70 = 3,376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.83/14,422.70 = 3,376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.83x = 14,422.70 × 3,376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.83x = 48,691,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,691,548.43/9,615.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.69

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