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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.83, 14,437.32 and 3,777.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.83, 14,437.32 and 3,777.49 is: 5,668.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.83 : 14,437.32 = 3,777.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.83/14,437.32 = 3,777.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.83x = 14,437.32 × 3,777.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.83x = 54,536,831.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,536,831.93/9,620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.62

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