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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.52, 14,622.72 and 3,909.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.52, 14,622.72 and 3,909.12 is: 5,859.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.52 : 14,622.72 = 3,909.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.52/14,622.72 = 3,909.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.52x = 14,622.72 × 3,909.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.52x = 57,161,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,161,967.21/9,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,859.45

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