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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,669.21, 14,505.64 and 3,826.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,669.21, 14,505.64 and 3,826.28 is: 5,740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,669.21 : 14,505.64 = 3,826.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,669.21/14,505.64 = 3,826.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,669.21x = 14,505.64 × 3,826.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,669.21x = 55,502,567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,502,567.69/9,669.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,740.13

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