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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,787.06, 14,680.58 and 3,547.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,787.06, 14,680.58 and 3,547.06 is: 5,320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,787.06 : 14,680.58 = 3,547.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,787.06/14,680.58 = 3,547.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,787.06x = 14,680.58 × 3,547.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,787.06x = 52,072,889.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,072,889.59/9,787.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.58

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