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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.80, 14,768.40 and 3,603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.80, 14,768.40 and 3,603.84 is: 5,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.80 : 14,768.40 = 3,603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.80/14,768.40 = 3,603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.80x = 14,768.40 × 3,603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.80x = 53,222,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,222,950.66/9,844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.20

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