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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.56, 14,747.88 and 3,597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.56, 14,747.88 and 3,597.12 is: 5,395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.56 : 14,747.88 = 3,597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.56/14,747.88 = 3,597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.56x = 14,747.88 × 3,597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.56x = 53,049,894.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,049,894.11/9,832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.33

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