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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,822.64, 14,732.51 and 3,581.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,822.64, 14,732.51 and 3,581.19 is: 5,371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,822.64 : 14,732.51 = 3,581.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,822.64/14,732.51 = 3,581.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,822.64x = 14,732.51 × 3,581.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,822.64x = 52,759,868.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,759,868.22/9,822.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.25

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