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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.79, 14,175.62 and 3,605.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.79, 14,175.62 and 3,605.86 is: 5,409.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.79 : 14,175.62 = 3,605.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.79/14,175.62 = 3,605.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.79x = 14,175.62 × 3,605.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.79x = 51,115,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,115,274.71/9,448.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.72

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