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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,746.34, 14,623.62 and 3,901.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,746.34, 14,623.62 and 3,901.62 is: 5,854.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,746.34 : 14,623.62 = 3,901.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,746.34/14,623.62 = 3,901.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,746.34x = 14,623.62 × 3,901.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,746.34x = 57,055,808.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,055,808.26/9,746.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,854.08

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