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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.06, 14,652.77 and 3,924.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.06, 14,652.77 and 3,924.66 is: 5,887.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.06 : 14,652.77 = 3,924.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.06/14,652.77 = 3,924.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.06x = 14,652.77 × 3,924.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.06x = 57,507,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,507,120.68/9,768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.26

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