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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,740.52, 14,623.73 and 5,126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,740.52, 14,623.73 and 5,126.76 is: 7,696.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,740.52 : 14,623.73 = 5,126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,740.52/14,623.73 = 5,126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,740.52x = 14,623.73 × 5,126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,740.52x = 74,972,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,972,354.01/9,740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.96

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