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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.67, 14,586.94 and 3,484.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.67, 14,586.94 and 3,484.53 is: 5,226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.67 : 14,586.94 = 3,484.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.67/14,586.94 = 3,484.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.67x = 14,586.94 × 3,484.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.67x = 50,828,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,828,630.04/9,725.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.23

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