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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,760.88, 14,644.76 and 6,486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,760.88, 14,644.76 and 6,486.96 is: 9,732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,760.88 : 14,644.76 = 6,486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,760.88/14,644.76 = 6,486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,760.88x = 14,644.76 × 6,486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,760.88x = 94,999,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,999,972.33/9,760.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,732.73

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