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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.76, 14,637.72 and 3,911.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.76, 14,637.72 and 3,911.76 is: 5,869.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.76 : 14,637.72 = 3,911.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.76/14,637.72 = 3,911.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.76x = 14,637.72 × 3,911.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.76x = 57,259,247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,259,247.59/9,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.28

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