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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.53, 14,620.54 and 3,916.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.53, 14,620.54 and 3,916.24 is: 5,869.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.53 : 14,620.54 = 3,916.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.53/14,620.54 = 3,916.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.53x = 14,620.54 × 3,916.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.53x = 57,257,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,257,580.12/9,755.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.24

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