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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.35, 14,433.64 and 3,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.35, 14,433.64 and 3,383.20 is: 5,073.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.35 : 14,433.64 = 3,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.35/14,433.64 = 3,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.35x = 14,433.64 × 3,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.35x = 48,831,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,831,890.85/9,624.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.79

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