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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,808.52, 14,709.10 and 3,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,808.52, 14,709.10 and 3,567 is: 5,349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,808.52 : 14,709.10 = 3,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,808.52/14,709.10 = 3,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,808.52x = 14,709.10 × 3,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,808.52x = 52,467,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,467,359.70/9,808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,349.16

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