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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.08, 14,414.10 and 5,935.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.08, 14,414.10 and 5,935.24 is: 8,881.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.08 : 14,414.10 = 5,935.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.08/14,414.10 = 5,935.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.08x = 14,414.10 × 5,935.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.08x = 85,551,142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,551,142.88/9,632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,881.90

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