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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.31, 14,762.13 and 3,602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.31, 14,762.13 and 3,602.70 is: 5,402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.31 : 14,762.13 = 3,602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.31/14,762.13 = 3,602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.31x = 14,762.13 × 3,602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.31x = 53,183,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,183,525.75/9,844.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.46

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