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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.63, 14,637.96 and 3,523.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.63, 14,637.96 and 3,523.17 is: 5,281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.63 : 14,637.96 = 3,523.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.63/14,637.96 = 3,523.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.63x = 14,637.96 × 3,523.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.63x = 51,572,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,572,021.53/9,764.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.52

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