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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.68, 14,479.77 and 3,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.68, 14,479.77 and 3,729.44 is: 5,595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.68 : 14,479.77 = 3,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.68/14,479.77 = 3,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.68x = 14,479.77 × 3,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.68x = 54,001,433.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,001,433.43/9,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.03

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