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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.53, 14,766.79 and 3,601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.53, 14,766.79 and 3,601.84 is: 5,402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.53 : 14,766.79 = 3,601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.53/14,766.79 = 3,601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.53x = 14,766.79 × 3,601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.53x = 53,187,523.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,187,523.05/9,844.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.75

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