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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.81, 14,628.98 and 3,597.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.81, 14,628.98 and 3,597.13 is: 5,397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.81 : 14,628.98 = 3,597.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.81/14,628.98 = 3,597.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.81x = 14,628.98 × 3,597.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.81x = 52,622,324.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,622,324.84/9,748.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.82

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