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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,756.69, 14,642.84 and 3,521.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,756.69, 14,642.84 and 3,521.09 is: 5,284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,756.69 : 14,642.84 = 3,521.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,756.69/14,642.84 = 3,521.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,756.69x = 14,642.84 × 3,521.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,756.69x = 51,558,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,558,666.68/9,756.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.44

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