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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,619.77, 14,424.26 and 3,378.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,619.77, 14,424.26 and 3,378.05 is: 5,065.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,619.77 : 14,424.26 = 3,378.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,619.77/14,424.26 = 3,378.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,619.77x = 14,424.26 × 3,378.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,619.77x = 48,725,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,725,782.48/9,619.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.17

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