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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.52, 14,458.40 and 3,481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.52, 14,458.40 and 3,481.52 is: 5,223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.52 : 14,458.40 = 3,481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.52/14,458.40 = 3,481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.52x = 14,458.40 × 3,481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.52x = 50,337,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,337,208.77/9,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.05

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