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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.79, 14,792.29 and 3,624.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.79, 14,792.29 and 3,624.55 is: 5,435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.79 : 14,792.29 = 3,624.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.79/14,792.29 = 3,624.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.79x = 14,792.29 × 3,624.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.79x = 53,615,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,615,348.68/9,864.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.02

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