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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.48, 14,454.60 and 3,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.48, 14,454.60 and 3,795.76 is: 5,693.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.48 : 14,454.60 = 3,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.48/14,454.60 = 3,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.48x = 14,454.60 × 3,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.48x = 54,866,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,866,192.50/9,637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.00

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