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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.88, 14,474.16 and 3,804.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.88, 14,474.16 and 3,804.72 is: 5,708.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.88 : 14,474.16 = 3,804.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.88/14,474.16 = 3,804.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.88x = 14,474.16 × 3,804.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.88x = 55,070,126.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,070,126.04/9,647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.00

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