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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.74, 14,508.01 and 3,827.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.74, 14,508.01 and 3,827.25 is: 5,739.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.74 : 14,508.01 = 3,827.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.74/14,508.01 = 3,827.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.74x = 14,508.01 × 3,827.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.74x = 55,525,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,525,786.06/9,674.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.25

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