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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.52, 14,629.73 and 5,130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.52, 14,629.73 and 5,130.76 is: 7,702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.52 : 14,629.73 = 5,130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.52/14,629.73 = 5,130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.52x = 14,629.73 × 5,130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.52x = 75,061,633.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,061,633.49/9,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.96

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