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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.74, 14,773.22 and 3,610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.74, 14,773.22 and 3,610.10 is: 5,413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.74 : 14,773.22 = 3,610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.74/14,773.22 = 3,610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.74x = 14,773.22 × 3,610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.74x = 53,332,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,332,801.52/9,851.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,413.54

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