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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,692.29, 14,545.68 and 3,770.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,692.29, 14,545.68 and 3,770.11 is: 5,657.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,692.29 : 14,545.68 = 3,770.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,692.29/14,545.68 = 3,770.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,692.29x = 14,545.68 × 3,770.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,692.29x = 54,838,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,838,813.62/9,692.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.98

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