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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,793.74, 14,691.72 and 3,556.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,793.74, 14,691.72 and 3,556.68 is: 5,335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,793.74 : 14,691.72 = 3,556.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,793.74/14,691.72 = 3,556.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,793.74x = 14,691.72 × 3,556.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,793.74x = 52,253,746.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,253,746.69/9,793.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.42

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