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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.36, 14,432.32 and 3,698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.36, 14,432.32 and 3,698.88 is: 5,547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.36 : 14,432.32 = 3,698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.36/14,432.32 = 3,698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.36x = 14,432.32 × 3,698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.36x = 53,383,419.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,383,419.80/9,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.27

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