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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,633, 14,449.56 and 3,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,633, 14,449.56 and 3,477 is: 5,215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,633 : 14,449.56 = 3,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,633/14,449.56 = 3,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,633x = 14,449.56 × 3,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,633x = 50,241,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,241,120.12/9,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.52

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