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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.70, 14,453.45 and 3,062.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.70, 14,453.45 and 3,062.35 is: 4,592.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.70 : 14,453.45 = 3,062.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.70/14,453.45 = 3,062.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.70x = 14,453.45 × 3,062.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.70x = 44,261,435.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,261,435.03/9,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.53

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