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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,649.83, 14,474.19 and 3,725.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,649.83, 14,474.19 and 3,725.56 is: 5,588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,649.83 : 14,474.19 = 3,725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,649.83/14,474.19 = 3,725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,649.83x = 14,474.19 × 3,725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,649.83x = 53,924,444.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,924,444.67/9,649.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.12

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