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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.53, 14,220.89 and 3,635.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.53, 14,220.89 and 3,635.75 is: 5,453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.53 : 14,220.89 = 3,635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.53/14,220.89 = 3,635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.53x = 14,220.89 × 3,635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.53x = 51,703,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,703,600.82/9,480.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.66

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