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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.98, 14,446.35 and 3,790.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.98, 14,446.35 and 3,790.26 is: 5,684.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.98 : 14,446.35 = 3,790.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.98/14,446.35 = 3,790.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.98x = 14,446.35 × 3,790.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.98x = 54,755,422.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,755,422.55/9,631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.75

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