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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,680.83, 14,519.40 and 3,757.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,680.83, 14,519.40 and 3,757.72 is: 5,635.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,680.83 : 14,519.40 = 3,757.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,680.83/14,519.40 = 3,757.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,680.83x = 14,519.40 × 3,757.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,680.83x = 54,559,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,559,839.77/9,680.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.86

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