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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.88, 14,592.10 and 3,804.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.88, 14,592.10 and 3,804.52 is: 5,706.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.88 : 14,592.10 = 3,804.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.88/14,592.10 = 3,804.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.88x = 14,592.10 × 3,804.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.88x = 55,515,936.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,515,936.29/9,727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.89

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