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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,788.47, 14,682.64 and 3,547.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,788.47, 14,682.64 and 3,547.03 is: 5,320.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,788.47 : 14,682.64 = 3,547.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,788.47/14,682.64 = 3,547.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,788.47x = 14,682.64 × 3,547.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,788.47x = 52,079,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,079,742.49/9,788.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.52

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