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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,700.08, 14,552.40 and 3,857.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,700.08, 14,552.40 and 3,857.28 is: 5,786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,700.08 : 14,552.40 = 3,857.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,700.08/14,552.40 = 3,857.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,700.08x = 14,552.40 × 3,857.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,700.08x = 56,132,681.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,132,681.47/9,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,786.83

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