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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,726.70, 14,591.88 and 3,883.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,726.70, 14,591.88 and 3,883.36 is: 5,825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,726.70 : 14,591.88 = 3,883.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,726.70/14,591.88 = 3,883.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,726.70x = 14,591.88 × 3,883.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,726.70x = 56,665,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,665,523.12/9,726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,825.77

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