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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.23, 14,458.14 and 3,063.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.23, 14,458.14 and 3,063.42 is: 4,595.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.23 : 14,458.14 = 3,063.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.23/14,458.14 = 3,063.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.23x = 14,458.14 × 3,063.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.23x = 44,291,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,291,355.24/9,637.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.86

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