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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.17, 14,681.93 and 3,550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.17, 14,681.93 and 3,550.24 is: 5,323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.17 : 14,681.93 = 3,550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.17/14,681.93 = 3,550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.17x = 14,681.93 × 3,550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.17x = 52,124,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,124,402.99/9,791.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,323.61

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