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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,842.74, 14,762.05 and 3,605.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,842.74, 14,762.05 and 3,605.74 is: 5,407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,842.74 : 14,762.05 = 3,605.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,842.74/14,762.05 = 3,605.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,842.74x = 14,762.05 × 3,605.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,842.74x = 53,228,068.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,228,068.25/9,842.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.85

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