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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,865.34, 14,792.90 and 3,623.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,865.34, 14,792.90 and 3,623.74 is: 5,433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865.34 : 14,792.90 = 3,623.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865.34/14,792.90 = 3,623.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865.34x = 14,792.90 × 3,623.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865.34x = 53,605,623.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,605,623.45/9,865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,433.73

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