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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,788.32, 14,682.48 and 3,628.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,788.32, 14,682.48 and 3,628.96 is: 5,443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,788.32 : 14,682.48 = 3,628.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,788.32/14,682.48 = 3,628.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,788.32x = 14,682.48 × 3,628.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,788.32x = 53,282,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,282,132.62/9,788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.44

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