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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,797.68, 14,690.12 and 3,556.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,797.68, 14,690.12 and 3,556.51 is: 5,332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,797.68 : 14,690.12 = 3,556.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,797.68/14,690.12 = 3,556.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,797.68x = 14,690.12 × 3,556.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,797.68x = 52,245,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,245,558.68/9,797.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.44

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