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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.70, 14,762.55 and 3,604.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.70, 14,762.55 and 3,604.70 is: 5,407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.70 : 14,762.55 = 3,604.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.70/14,762.55 = 3,604.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.70x = 14,762.55 × 3,604.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.70x = 53,214,563.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,214,563.99/9,841.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.05

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