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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,872.06, 14,801.27 and 3,631.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,872.06, 14,801.27 and 3,631.23 is: 5,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,872.06 : 14,801.27 = 3,631.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,872.06/14,801.27 = 3,631.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,872.06x = 14,801.27 × 3,631.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,872.06x = 53,746,797.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,746,797.51/9,872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.34

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