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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.62, 14,530.77 and 3,843.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.62, 14,530.77 and 3,843.66 is: 5,764.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.62 : 14,530.77 = 3,843.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.62/14,530.77 = 3,843.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.62x = 14,530.77 × 3,843.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.62x = 55,851,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,851,339.42/9,688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,764.63

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