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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.62, 14,427.01 and 3,699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.62, 14,427.01 and 3,699.90 is: 5,546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.62 : 14,427.01 = 3,699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.62/14,427.01 = 3,699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.62x = 14,427.01 × 3,699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.62x = 53,378,494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,378,494.30/9,624.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.04

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