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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.38, 14,438.98 and 3,780.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.38, 14,438.98 and 3,780.62 is: 5,671.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.38 : 14,438.98 = 3,780.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.38/14,438.98 = 3,780.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.38x = 14,438.98 × 3,780.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.38x = 54,588,296.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,588,296.57/9,625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,671.29

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