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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.81, 14,764.38 and 3,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.81, 14,764.38 and 3,604.20 is: 5,404.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.81 : 14,764.38 = 3,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.81/14,764.38 = 3,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.81x = 14,764.38 × 3,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.81x = 53,213,778.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,213,778.40/9,845.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.71

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