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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.92, 14,637.50 and 3,600.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.92, 14,637.50 and 3,600.68 is: 5,402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.92 : 14,637.50 = 3,600.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.92/14,637.50 = 3,600.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.92x = 14,637.50 × 3,600.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.92x = 52,704,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,704,953.50/9,754.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.91

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