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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.53, 14,802.30 and 3,628.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.53, 14,802.30 and 3,628.07 is: 5,441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.53 : 14,802.30 = 3,628.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.53/14,802.30 = 3,628.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.53x = 14,802.30 × 3,628.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.53x = 53,703,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,703,706.55/9,868.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.92

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