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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,726.09, 14,588.97 and 3,152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,726.09, 14,588.97 and 3,152.29 is: 4,728.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,726.09 : 14,588.97 = 3,152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,726.09/14,588.97 = 3,152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,726.09x = 14,588.97 × 3,152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,726.09x = 45,988,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,988,664.24/9,726.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,728.38

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