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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.80, 14,458.32 and 3,063.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.80, 14,458.32 and 3,063.48 is: 4,595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.80 : 14,458.32 = 3,063.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.80/14,458.32 = 3,063.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.80x = 14,458.32 × 3,063.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.80x = 44,292,774.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,292,774.15/9,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.73

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