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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.42, 14,661.63 and 3,535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.42, 14,661.63 and 3,535.26 is: 5,302.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.42 : 14,661.63 = 3,535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.42/14,661.63 = 3,535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.42x = 14,661.63 × 3,535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.42x = 51,832,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,832,674.07/9,774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,302.89

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