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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795, 14,687.95 and 3,554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795, 14,687.95 and 3,554.22 is: 5,329.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795 : 14,687.95 = 3,554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795/14,687.95 = 3,554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795x = 14,687.95 × 3,554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795x = 52,204,205.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,204,205.65/9,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.68

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