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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.08, 14,638.77 and 3,523.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.08, 14,638.77 and 3,523.56 is: 5,285.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.08 : 14,638.77 = 3,523.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.08/14,638.77 = 3,523.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.08x = 14,638.77 × 3,523.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.08x = 51,580,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,580,584.42/9,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.39

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