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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.52, 14,625.36 and 3,905.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.52, 14,625.36 and 3,905.46 is: 5,858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.52 : 14,625.36 = 3,905.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.52/14,625.36 = 3,905.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.52x = 14,625.36 × 3,905.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.52x = 57,118,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,118,758.47/9,749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.62

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