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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.69, 14,644.13 and 3,527.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.69, 14,644.13 and 3,527.33 is: 5,287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.69 : 14,644.13 = 3,527.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.69/14,644.13 = 3,527.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.69x = 14,644.13 × 3,527.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.69x = 51,654,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,654,588.22/9,768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.77

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