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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.44, 14,703.48 and 3,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.44, 14,703.48 and 3,642 is: 5,464.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.44 : 14,703.48 = 3,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.44/14,703.48 = 3,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.44x = 14,703.48 × 3,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.44x = 53,550,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,550,074.16/9,799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,464.61

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