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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.83, 14,460.93 and 3,402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.83, 14,460.93 and 3,402.30 is: 5,104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.83 : 14,460.93 = 3,402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.83/14,460.93 = 3,402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.83x = 14,460.93 × 3,402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.83x = 49,200,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,200,422.14/9,637.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.93

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