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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.47, 14,246.82 and 3,654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.47, 14,246.82 and 3,654.08 is: 5,481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.47 : 14,246.82 = 3,654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.47/14,246.82 = 3,654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.47x = 14,246.82 × 3,654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.47x = 52,059,001.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,059,001.76/9,497.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.35

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