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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.36, 14,444.27 and 3,708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.36, 14,444.27 and 3,708.46 is: 5,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.36 : 14,444.27 = 3,708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.36/14,444.27 = 3,708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.36x = 14,444.27 × 3,708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.36x = 53,566,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,566,010.94/9,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.32

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