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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.14, 14,775.90 and 3,609.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.14, 14,775.90 and 3,609.02 is: 5,414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.14 : 14,775.90 = 3,609.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.14/14,775.90 = 3,609.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.14x = 14,775.90 × 3,609.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.14x = 53,326,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,326,444.74/9,849.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.33

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