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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,828.53, 14,729.65 and 3,582.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,828.53, 14,729.65 and 3,582.67 is: 5,369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,828.53 : 14,729.65 = 3,582.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,828.53/14,729.65 = 3,582.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,828.53x = 14,729.65 × 3,582.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,828.53x = 52,771,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,771,475.17/9,828.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.21

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