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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,734.62, 14,602.71 and 3,888.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,734.62, 14,602.71 and 3,888.02 is: 5,832.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,734.62 : 14,602.71 = 3,888.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,734.62/14,602.71 = 3,888.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,734.62x = 14,602.71 × 3,888.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,734.62x = 56,775,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,775,628.53/9,734.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.34

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