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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.71, 14,436.54 and 3,700.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.71, 14,436.54 and 3,700.71 is: 5,550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.71 : 14,436.54 = 3,700.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.71/14,436.54 = 3,700.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.71x = 14,436.54 × 3,700.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.71x = 53,425,447.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,425,447.94/9,625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.29

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