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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,695.79, 14,545.05 and 3,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,695.79, 14,545.05 and 3,771.52 is: 5,657.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,695.79 : 14,545.05 = 3,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,695.79/14,545.05 = 3,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,695.79x = 14,545.05 × 3,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,695.79x = 54,856,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,856,946.98/9,695.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.81

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