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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.88, 14,480.16 and 3,808.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.88, 14,480.16 and 3,808.72 is: 5,714.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.88 : 14,480.16 = 3,808.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.88/14,480.16 = 3,808.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.88x = 14,480.16 × 3,808.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.88x = 55,150,875.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,150,875.00/9,651.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,714.00

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