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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.82, 14,764.41 and 3,685.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.82, 14,764.41 and 3,685.50 is: 5,526.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.82 : 14,764.41 = 3,685.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.82/14,764.41 = 3,685.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.82x = 14,764.41 × 3,685.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.82x = 54,414,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414,233.06/9,845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.63

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