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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.60, 14,616.90 and 3,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.60, 14,616.90 and 3,905.40 is: 5,858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.60 : 14,616.90 = 3,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.60/14,616.90 = 3,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.60x = 14,616.90 × 3,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.60x = 57,084,841.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,084,841.26/9,744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.10

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