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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,723.64, 14,587.74 and 3,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,723.64, 14,587.74 and 3,484 is: 5,226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,723.64 : 14,587.74 = 3,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,723.64/14,587.74 = 3,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,723.64x = 14,587.74 × 3,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,723.64x = 50,823,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,823,686.16/9,723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.82

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