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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.77, 14,615.54 and 3,503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.77, 14,615.54 and 3,503.52 is: 5,254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.77 : 14,615.54 = 3,503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.77/14,615.54 = 3,503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.77x = 14,615.54 × 3,503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.77x = 51,205,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,205,832.32/9,744.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.70

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