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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,861.78, 14,788.08 and 3,622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,861.78, 14,788.08 and 3,622.08 is: 5,431.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,861.78 : 14,788.08 = 3,622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,861.78/14,788.08 = 3,622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,861.78x = 14,788.08 × 3,622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,861.78x = 53,563,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,563,608.81/9,861.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,431.43

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