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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.67, 14,456.66 and 3,397.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.67, 14,456.66 and 3,397.76 is: 5,096.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.67 : 14,456.66 = 3,397.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.67/14,456.66 = 3,397.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.67x = 14,456.66 × 3,397.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.67x = 49,120,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,120,261.08/9,637.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.69

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