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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,729.48, 14,593.62 and 3,881.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,729.48, 14,593.62 and 3,881.88 is: 5,822.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,729.48 : 14,593.62 = 3,881.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,729.48/14,593.62 = 3,881.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,729.48x = 14,593.62 × 3,881.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,729.48x = 56,650,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,650,681.61/9,729.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.58

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