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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,617.48, 14,433.06 and 3,774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,617.48, 14,433.06 and 3,774.09 is: 5,663.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,617.48 : 14,433.06 = 3,774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,617.48/14,433.06 = 3,774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,617.48x = 14,433.06 × 3,774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,617.48x = 54,471,725.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,471,725.08/9,617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.82

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