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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.62, 14,897.44 and 3,605.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.62, 14,897.44 and 3,605.97 is: 5,408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.62 : 14,897.44 = 3,605.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.62/14,897.44 = 3,605.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.62x = 14,897.44 × 3,605.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.62x = 53,719,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,719,721.72/9,931.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.96

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