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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,683.87, 14,531.09 and 3,761.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,683.87, 14,531.09 and 3,761.01 is: 5,643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,683.87 : 14,531.09 = 3,761.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,683.87/14,531.09 = 3,761.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,683.87x = 14,531.09 × 3,761.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,683.87x = 54,651,556.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,651,556.00/9,683.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.57

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