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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.52, 14,438.76 and 3,776.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.52, 14,438.76 and 3,776.88 is: 5,666.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.52 : 14,438.76 = 3,776.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.52/14,438.76 = 3,776.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.52x = 14,438.76 × 3,776.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.52x = 54,533,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,533,463.87/9,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,666.69

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