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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.57, 14,456.36 and 3,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.57, 14,456.36 and 3,063.76 is: 4,595.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.57 : 14,456.36 = 3,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.57/14,456.36 = 3,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.57x = 14,456.36 × 3,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.57x = 44,290,817.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,290,817.51/9,637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.64

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