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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,809.42, 14,709.51 and 3,565.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,809.42, 14,709.51 and 3,565.02 is: 5,345.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,809.42 : 14,709.51 = 3,565.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,809.42/14,709.51 = 3,565.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,809.42x = 14,709.51 × 3,565.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,809.42x = 52,439,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,439,752.50/9,809.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,345.86

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