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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.47, 14,687.14 and 3,550.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.47, 14,687.14 and 3,550.03 is: 5,325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.47 : 14,687.14 = 3,550.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.47/14,687.14 = 3,550.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.47x = 14,687.14 × 3,550.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.47x = 52,139,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,139,787.61/9,791.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.02

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