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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,872.08, 14,806.09 and 3,629.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,872.08, 14,806.09 and 3,629.91 is: 5,444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,872.08 : 14,806.09 = 3,629.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,872.08/14,806.09 = 3,629.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,872.08x = 14,806.09 × 3,629.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,872.08x = 53,744,834.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,744,834.21/9,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.13

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