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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.77, 14,451.36 and 4,086.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.77, 14,451.36 and 4,086.32 is: 6,130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.77 : 14,451.36 = 4,086.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.77/14,451.36 = 4,086.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.77x = 14,451.36 × 4,086.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.77x = 59,052,881.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,052,881.40/9,632.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.42

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