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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.89, 14,753.90 and 3,597.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.89, 14,753.90 and 3,597.53 is: 5,393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.89 : 14,753.90 = 3,597.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.89/14,753.90 = 3,597.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.89x = 14,753.90 × 3,597.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.89x = 53,077,506.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,077,506.11/9,841.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.02

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