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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.72, 14,755.03 and 3,510.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.72, 14,755.03 and 3,510.11 is: 5,265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.72 : 14,755.03 = 3,510.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.72/14,755.03 = 3,510.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.72x = 14,755.03 × 3,510.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.72x = 51,791,806.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,791,806.47/9,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.69

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