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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.78, 14,441.01 and 3,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.78, 14,441.01 and 3,783.20 is: 5,673.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.78 : 14,441.01 = 3,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.78/14,441.01 = 3,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.78x = 14,441.01 × 3,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.78x = 54,633,156.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,633,156.83/9,629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.36

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