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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.36, 14,797.68 and 3,623.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.36, 14,797.68 and 3,623.95 is: 5,434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.36 : 14,797.68 = 3,623.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.36/14,797.68 = 3,623.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.36x = 14,797.68 × 3,623.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.36x = 53,626,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,626,052.44/9,868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,434.14

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