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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.25, 14,488.98 and 3,737.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.25, 14,488.98 and 3,737.09 is: 5,604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.25 : 14,488.98 = 3,737.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.25/14,488.98 = 3,737.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.25x = 14,488.98 × 3,737.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.25x = 54,146,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,146,622.27/9,661.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.52

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