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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,745.79, 14,609.88 and 3,504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,745.79, 14,609.88 and 3,504.33 is: 5,253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,745.79 : 14,609.88 = 3,504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,745.79/14,609.88 = 3,504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,745.79x = 14,609.88 × 3,504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,745.79x = 51,197,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,197,840.78/9,745.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.33

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