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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.57, 14,458.29 and 4,090.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.57, 14,458.29 and 4,090.87 is: 6,137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.57 : 14,458.29 = 4,090.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.57/14,458.29 = 4,090.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.57x = 14,458.29 × 4,090.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.57x = 59,146,984.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,146,984.81/9,637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,137.13

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