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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.42, 14,655.09 and 3,927.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.42, 14,655.09 and 3,927.13 is: 5,892.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.42 : 14,655.09 = 3,927.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.42/14,655.09 = 3,927.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.42x = 14,655.09 × 3,927.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.42x = 57,552,443.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,552,443.59/9,766.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.89

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