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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.70, 14,442.08 and 3,785.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.70, 14,442.08 and 3,785.12 is: 5,675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.70 : 14,442.08 = 3,785.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.70/14,442.08 = 3,785.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.70x = 14,442.08 × 3,785.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.70x = 54,665,005.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,665,005.85/9,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.53

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