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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,752.67, 14,618.07 and 3,902.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,752.67, 14,618.07 and 3,902.45 is: 5,849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,752.67 : 14,618.07 = 3,902.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,752.67/14,618.07 = 3,902.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,752.67x = 14,618.07 × 3,902.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,752.67x = 57,046,214.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,046,214.18/9,752.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.29

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