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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.90, 14,622.80 and 3,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.90, 14,622.80 and 3,901.96 is: 5,855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.90 : 14,622.80 = 3,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.90/14,622.80 = 3,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.90x = 14,622.80 × 3,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.90x = 57,057,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,057,580.69/9,744.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.12

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