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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.51, 14,553.48 and 3,778.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.51, 14,553.48 and 3,778.52 is: 5,668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.51 : 14,553.48 = 3,778.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.51/14,553.48 = 3,778.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.51x = 14,553.48 × 3,778.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.51x = 54,990,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,990,542.48/9,701.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.25

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