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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.08, 14,649.06 and 3,527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.08, 14,649.06 and 3,527.28 is: 5,289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.08 : 14,649.06 = 3,527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.08/14,649.06 = 3,527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.08x = 14,649.06 × 3,527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.08x = 51,671,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,671,294.65/9,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.81

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