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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,633.58, 14,436.50 and 5,675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,633.58, 14,436.50 and 5,675.50 is: 8,505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,633.58 : 14,436.50 = 5,675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,633.58/14,436.50 = 5,675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,633.58x = 14,436.50 × 5,675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,633.58x = 81,934,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,934,355.75/9,633.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.08

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