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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.56, 14,759.58 and 3,601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.56, 14,759.58 and 3,601.24 is: 5,398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.56 : 14,759.58 = 3,601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.56/14,759.58 = 3,601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.56x = 14,759.58 × 3,601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.56x = 53,152,789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,152,789.88/9,845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.66

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