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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.31, 14,763.63 and 3,603.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.31, 14,763.63 and 3,603.70 is: 5,403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.31 : 14,763.63 = 3,603.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.31/14,763.63 = 3,603.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.31x = 14,763.63 × 3,603.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.31x = 53,203,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,203,693.43/9,845.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.96

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