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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.46, 14,444.19 and 3,782.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.46, 14,444.19 and 3,782.88 is: 5,674.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.46 : 14,444.19 = 3,782.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.46/14,444.19 = 3,782.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.46x = 14,444.19 × 3,782.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.46x = 54,640,637.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,640,637.47/9,629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.32

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