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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.44, 14,465.52 and 9,238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.44, 14,465.52 and 9,238.64 is: 13,881.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.44 : 14,465.52 = 9,238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.44/14,465.52 = 9,238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.44x = 14,465.52 × 9,238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.44x = 133,641,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,641,731.69/9,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.34

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