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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.83, 14,447.43 and 3,706.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.83, 14,447.43 and 3,706.36 is: 5,559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.83 : 14,447.43 = 3,706.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.83/14,447.43 = 3,706.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.83x = 14,447.43 × 3,706.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.83x = 53,547,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,547,340.54/9,630.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.99

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