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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.80, 14,444.28 and 3,709.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.80, 14,444.28 and 3,709.14 is: 5,562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.80 : 14,444.28 = 3,709.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.80/14,444.28 = 3,709.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.80x = 14,444.28 × 3,709.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.80x = 53,575,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,575,856.72/9,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.39

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