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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.79, 14,455.07 and 3,396.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.79, 14,455.07 and 3,396.33 is: 5,093.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.79 : 14,455.07 = 3,396.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.79/14,455.07 = 3,396.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.79x = 14,455.07 × 3,396.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.79x = 49,094,187.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,094,187.89/9,637.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.93

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