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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.16, 14,444.00 and 3,708.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.16, 14,444.00 and 3,708.27 is: 5,559.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.16 : 14,444.00 = 3,708.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.16/14,444.00 = 3,708.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.16x = 14,444.00 × 3,708.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.16x = 53,562,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,562,233.34/9,635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.04

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