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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.68, 14,458.50 and 4,091.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.68, 14,458.50 and 4,091.01 is: 6,137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.68 : 14,458.50 = 4,091.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.68/14,458.50 = 4,091.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.68x = 14,458.50 × 4,091.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.68x = 59,149,813.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,149,813.87/9,637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,137.35

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