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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754, 14,632.80 and 3,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754, 14,632.80 and 3,911.20 is: 5,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754 : 14,632.80 = 3,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754/14,632.80 = 3,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754x = 14,632.80 × 3,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754x = 57,231,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,231,807.36/9,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,867.52

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