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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.76, 14,451.02 and 4,702.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.76, 14,451.02 and 4,702.40 is: 7,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.76 : 14,451.02 = 4,702.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.76/14,451.02 = 4,702.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.76x = 14,451.02 × 4,702.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.76x = 67,954,476.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,954,476.45/9,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.86

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