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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,752.80, 14,629.20 and 3,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,752.80, 14,629.20 and 3,913.60 is: 5,870.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,752.80 : 14,629.20 = 3,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,752.80/14,629.20 = 3,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,752.80x = 14,629.20 × 3,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,752.80x = 57,252,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,252,837.12/9,752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.40

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