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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.96, 14,450.28 and 3,789.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.96, 14,450.28 and 3,789.38 is: 5,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.96 : 14,450.28 = 3,789.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.96/14,450.28 = 3,789.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.96x = 14,450.28 × 3,789.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.96x = 54,757,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,757,529.78/9,635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.63

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