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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,861.62, 14,799.73 and 3,625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,861.62, 14,799.73 and 3,625.50 is: 5,440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,861.62 : 14,799.73 = 3,625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,861.62/14,799.73 = 3,625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,861.62x = 14,799.73 × 3,625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,861.62x = 53,656,412.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,656,412.05/9,861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.93

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