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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.52, 14,444.82 and 3,793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.52, 14,444.82 and 3,793.56 is: 5,685.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.52 : 14,444.82 = 3,793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.52/14,444.82 = 3,793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.52x = 14,444.82 × 3,793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.52x = 54,797,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,797,291.36/9,638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,685.24

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