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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.05, 14,527.47 and 3,763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.05, 14,527.47 and 3,763.52 is: 5,644.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.05 : 14,527.47 = 3,763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.05/14,527.47 = 3,763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.05x = 14,527.47 × 3,763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.05x = 54,674,360.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674,360.67/9,687.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.07

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