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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.50, 14,456.66 and 3,063.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.50, 14,456.66 and 3,063.54 is: 4,595.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.50 : 14,456.66 = 3,063.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.50/14,456.66 = 3,063.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.50x = 14,456.66 × 3,063.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.50x = 44,288,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,288,556.18/9,637.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.44

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