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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.77, 14,621.93 and 3,512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.77, 14,621.93 and 3,512.32 is: 5,265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.77 : 14,621.93 = 3,512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.77/14,621.93 = 3,512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.77x = 14,621.93 × 3,512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.77x = 51,356,856.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,356,856.23/9,753.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.33

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