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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636, 14,447.36 and 3,793.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636, 14,447.36 and 3,793.28 is: 5,687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636 : 14,447.36 = 3,793.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636/14,447.36 = 3,793.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636x = 14,447.36 × 3,793.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636x = 54,802,881.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,802,881.74/9,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.31

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