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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.64, 14,621.36 and 3,507.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.64, 14,621.36 and 3,507.49 is: 5,260.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.64 : 14,621.36 = 3,507.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.64/14,621.36 = 3,507.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.64x = 14,621.36 × 3,507.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.64x = 51,284,274.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,284,274.73/9,748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.66

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