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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.88, 14,452.39 and 3,787.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.88, 14,452.39 and 3,787.33 is: 5,683.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.88 : 14,452.39 = 3,787.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.88/14,452.39 = 3,787.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.88x = 14,452.39 × 3,787.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.88x = 54,735,970.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,735,970.22/9,630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.38

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