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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.60, 14,802.51 and 3,623.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.60, 14,802.51 and 3,623.81 is: 5,437.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.60 : 14,802.51 = 3,623.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.60/14,802.51 = 3,623.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.60x = 14,802.51 × 3,623.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.60x = 53,641,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,641,483.76/9,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.78

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