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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.49, 14,505.45 and 3,747.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.49, 14,505.45 and 3,747.16 is: 5,621.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.49 : 14,505.45 = 3,747.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.49/14,505.45 = 3,747.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.49x = 14,505.45 × 3,747.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.49x = 54,354,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,354,242.02/9,668.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.79

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