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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.62, 14,425.51 and 3,698.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.62, 14,425.51 and 3,698.90 is: 5,544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.62 : 14,425.51 = 3,698.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.62/14,425.51 = 3,698.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.62x = 14,425.51 × 3,698.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.62x = 53,358,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,358,518.94/9,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.54

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