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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.48, 14,432.67 and 3,780.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.48, 14,432.67 and 3,780.14 is: 5,669.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.48 : 14,432.67 = 3,780.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.48/14,432.67 = 3,780.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.48x = 14,432.67 × 3,780.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.48x = 54,557,513.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,557,513.17/9,623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.21

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