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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.62, 14,445.94 and 3,474.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.62, 14,445.94 and 3,474.62 is: 5,211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.62 : 14,445.94 = 3,474.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.62/14,445.94 = 3,474.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.62x = 14,445.94 × 3,474.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.62x = 50,194,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,194,152.04/9,630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.93

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