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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.26, 14,687.98 and 3,554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.26, 14,687.98 and 3,554.16 is: 5,331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.26 : 14,687.98 = 3,554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.26/14,687.98 = 3,554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.26x = 14,687.98 × 3,554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.26x = 52,203,431.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,203,431.00/9,791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,331.64

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