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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,641.48, 14,463.09 and 3,721.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,641.48, 14,463.09 and 3,721.32 is: 5,582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,641.48 : 14,463.09 = 3,721.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,641.48/14,463.09 = 3,721.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,641.48x = 14,463.09 × 3,721.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,641.48x = 53,821,786.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,821,786.08/9,641.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.32

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