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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,720.55, 14,575.99 and 3,793.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,720.55, 14,575.99 and 3,793.90 is: 5,688.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,720.55 : 14,575.99 = 3,793.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,720.55/14,575.99 = 3,793.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,720.55x = 14,575.99 × 3,793.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,720.55x = 55,299,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,299,848.46/9,720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.96

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