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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.52, 14,470.72 and 3,723.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.52, 14,470.72 and 3,723.24 is: 5,584.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.52 : 14,470.72 = 3,723.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.52/14,470.72 = 3,723.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.52x = 14,470.72 × 3,723.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.52x = 53,878,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,878,008.49/9,647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.65

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