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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.68, 14,651.72 and 3,923.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.68, 14,651.72 and 3,923.68 is: 5,886.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.68 : 14,651.72 = 3,923.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.68/14,651.72 = 3,923.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.68x = 14,651.72 × 3,923.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.68x = 57,488,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,488,660.73/9,766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.20

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