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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.36, 14,432.50 and 3,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.36, 14,432.50 and 3,697 is: 5,546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.36 : 14,432.50 = 3,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.36/14,432.50 = 3,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.36x = 14,432.50 × 3,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.36x = 53,356,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,356,952.50/9,620.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.25

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