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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.72, 14,443.52 and 3,786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.72, 14,443.52 and 3,786.24 is: 5,678.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.72 : 14,443.52 = 3,786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.72/14,443.52 = 3,786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.72x = 14,443.52 × 3,786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.72x = 54,686,633.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,686,633.16/9,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,678.35

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