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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.32, 14,565.72 and 3,863.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.32, 14,565.72 and 3,863.36 is: 5,796.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.32 : 14,565.72 = 3,863.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.32/14,565.72 = 3,863.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.32x = 14,565.72 × 3,863.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.32x = 56,272,620.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,272,620.02/9,708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.33

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