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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.23, 14,433.80 and 3,780.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.23, 14,433.80 and 3,780.89 is: 5,670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.23 : 14,433.80 = 3,780.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.23/14,433.80 = 3,780.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.23x = 14,433.80 × 3,780.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.23x = 54,572,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,572,591.18/9,624.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,670.33

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