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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.97, 14,448.64 and 3,787.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.97, 14,448.64 and 3,787.68 is: 5,684.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.97 : 14,448.64 = 3,787.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.97/14,448.64 = 3,787.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.97x = 14,448.64 × 3,787.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.97x = 54,726,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,726,824.76/9,626.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.74

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