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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.26, 14,452.90 and 3,479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.26, 14,452.90 and 3,479.26 is: 5,218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.26 : 14,452.90 = 3,479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.26/14,452.90 = 3,479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.26x = 14,452.90 × 3,479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.26x = 50,285,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,285,396.85/9,635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,218.89

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