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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.87, 14,650.27 and 3,528.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.87, 14,650.27 and 3,528.07 is: 5,291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.87 : 14,650.27 = 3,528.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.87/14,650.27 = 3,528.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.87x = 14,650.27 × 3,528.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.87x = 51,687,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,687,178.08/9,768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.01

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