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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.96, 14,458.98 and 3,397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.96, 14,458.98 and 3,397.72 is: 5,097.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.96 : 14,458.98 = 3,397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.96/14,458.98 = 3,397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.96x = 14,458.98 × 3,397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.96x = 49,127,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,127,565.53/9,637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,097.30

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