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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636.06, 14,445.32 and 3,709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636.06, 14,445.32 and 3,709.16 is: 5,560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636.06 : 14,445.32 = 3,709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636.06/14,445.32 = 3,709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636.06x = 14,445.32 × 3,709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636.06x = 53,580,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,580,020.70/9,636.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.37

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