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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.31, 14,444.19 and 3,708.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.31, 14,444.19 and 3,708.41 is: 5,559.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.31 : 14,444.19 = 3,708.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.31/14,444.19 = 3,708.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.31x = 14,444.19 × 3,708.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.31x = 53,565,028.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,565,028.65/9,635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.24

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