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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.73, 14,444.83 and 3,708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.73, 14,444.83 and 3,708.84 is: 5,559.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.73 : 14,444.83 = 3,708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.73/14,444.83 = 3,708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.73x = 14,444.83 × 3,708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.73x = 53,573,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,573,554.03/9,635.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.89

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