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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,752.89, 14,631.16 and 3,909.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,752.89, 14,631.16 and 3,909.96 is: 5,865.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,752.89 : 14,631.16 = 3,909.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,752.89/14,631.16 = 3,909.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,752.89x = 14,631.16 × 3,909.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,752.89x = 57,207,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,207,250.35/9,752.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.67

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