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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,739.52, 14,622.23 and 5,125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,739.52, 14,622.23 and 5,125.76 is: 7,695.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,739.52 : 14,622.23 = 5,125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,739.52/14,622.23 = 5,125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,739.52x = 14,622.23 × 5,125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,739.52x = 74,949,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,949,968.53/9,739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,695.45

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