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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.72, 14,429.94 and 3,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.72, 14,429.94 and 3,786.52 is: 5,676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.72 : 14,429.94 = 3,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.72/14,429.94 = 3,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.72x = 14,429.94 × 3,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.72x = 54,639,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,639,256.41/9,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.38

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