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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,781, 14,673.66 and 3,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,781, 14,673.66 and 3,625 is: 5,438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,781 : 14,673.66 = 3,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,781/14,673.66 = 3,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,781x = 14,673.66 × 3,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,781x = 53,192,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,192,017.50/9,781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,438.30

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