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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.96, 14,654.66 and 3,528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.96, 14,654.66 and 3,528.18 is: 5,292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.96 : 14,654.66 = 3,528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.96/14,654.66 = 3,528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.96x = 14,654.66 × 3,528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.96x = 51,704,260.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,704,260.68/9,768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.71

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