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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.56, 14,552.34 and 3,858.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.56, 14,552.34 and 3,858.22 is: 5,787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.56 : 14,552.34 = 3,858.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.56/14,552.34 = 3,858.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.56x = 14,552.34 × 3,858.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.56x = 56,146,129.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,146,129.23/9,701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,787.33

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