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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.70, 14,588.85 and 3,802.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.70, 14,588.85 and 3,802.35 is: 5,703.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.70 : 14,588.85 = 3,802.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.70/14,588.85 = 3,802.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.70x = 14,588.85 × 3,802.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.70x = 55,471,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,471,913.80/9,725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,703.64

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