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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.51, 14,651.55 and 3,925.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.51, 14,651.55 and 3,925.17 is: 5,887.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.51 : 14,651.55 = 3,925.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.51/14,651.55 = 3,925.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.51x = 14,651.55 × 3,925.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.51x = 57,509,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,509,824.51/9,768.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.27

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