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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,619.96, 14,427.44 and 3,776.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,619.96, 14,427.44 and 3,776.62 is: 5,663.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,619.96 : 14,427.44 = 3,776.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,619.96/14,427.44 = 3,776.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,619.96x = 14,427.44 × 3,776.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,619.96x = 54,486,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,486,958.45/9,619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.95

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