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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,657.72, 14,485.37 and 3,083.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,657.72, 14,485.37 and 3,083.36 is: 4,624.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657.72 : 14,485.37 = 3,083.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657.72/14,485.37 = 3,083.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657.72x = 14,485.37 × 3,083.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657.72x = 44,663,522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,663,522.60/9,657.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.64

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