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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,696.54, 14,552.07 and 3,774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,696.54, 14,552.07 and 3,774.36 is: 5,664.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,696.54 : 14,552.07 = 3,774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,696.54/14,552.07 = 3,774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,696.54x = 14,552.07 × 3,774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,696.54x = 54,924,750.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,924,750.93/9,696.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.37

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