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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.63, 14,649.79 and 3,524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.63, 14,649.79 and 3,524.50 is: 5,287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.63 : 14,649.79 = 3,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.63/14,649.79 = 3,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.63x = 14,649.79 × 3,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.63x = 51,633,184.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,633,184.86/9,764.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.78

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