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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803, 14,705.22 and 3,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803, 14,705.22 and 3,647 is: 5,470.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803 : 14,705.22 = 3,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803/14,705.22 = 3,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803x = 14,705.22 × 3,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803x = 53,629,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,629,937.34/9,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.77

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