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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.79, 14,708.76 and 3,562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.79, 14,708.76 and 3,562.14 is: 5,344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.79 : 14,708.76 = 3,562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.79/14,708.76 = 3,562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.79x = 14,708.76 × 3,562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.79x = 52,394,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,394,588.80/9,803.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.32

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