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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.83, 14,448.93 and 3,707.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.83, 14,448.93 and 3,707.36 is: 5,561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.83 : 14,448.93 = 3,707.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.83/14,448.93 = 3,707.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.83x = 14,448.93 × 3,707.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.83x = 53,567,385.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,567,385.12/9,631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.50

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