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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.64, 14,434.82 and 3,779.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.64, 14,434.82 and 3,779.06 is: 5,667.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.64 : 14,434.82 = 3,779.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.64/14,434.82 = 3,779.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.64x = 14,434.82 × 3,779.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.64x = 54,550,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,550,068.06/9,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,667.16

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