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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.47, 14,802.23 and 3,628.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.47, 14,802.23 and 3,628.01 is: 5,441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.47 : 14,802.23 = 3,628.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.47/14,802.23 = 3,628.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.47x = 14,802.23 × 3,628.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.47x = 53,702,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,702,580.87/9,868.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.83

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