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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,855.44, 14,790.68 and 3,621.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,855.44, 14,790.68 and 3,621.36 is: 5,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,855.44 : 14,790.68 = 3,621.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,855.44/14,790.68 = 3,621.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,855.44x = 14,790.68 × 3,621.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,855.44x = 53,562,376.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,562,376.92/9,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,434.80

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