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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.61, 14,438.19 and 3,786.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.61, 14,438.19 and 3,786.81 is: 5,677.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.61 : 14,438.19 = 3,786.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.61/14,438.19 = 3,786.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.61x = 14,438.19 × 3,786.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.61x = 54,674,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674,682.27/9,629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,677.77

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