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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.64, 14,799.60 and 3,625.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.64, 14,799.60 and 3,625.36 is: 5,439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.64 : 14,799.60 = 3,625.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.64/14,799.60 = 3,625.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.64x = 14,799.60 × 3,625.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.64x = 53,653,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,653,877.86/9,864.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.01

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