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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.09, 14,447.32 and 3,788.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.09, 14,447.32 and 3,788.69 is: 5,682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.09 : 14,447.32 = 3,788.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.09/14,447.32 = 3,788.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.09x = 14,447.32 × 3,788.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.09x = 54,736,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,736,335.10/9,632.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.70

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