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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,619.88, 14,429.48 and 3,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,619.88, 14,429.48 and 3,695.24 is: 5,542.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,619.88 : 14,429.48 = 3,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,619.88/14,429.48 = 3,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,619.88x = 14,429.48 × 3,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,619.88x = 53,320,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,320,391.68/9,619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.73

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