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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.28, 14,647.98 and 3,839.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.28, 14,647.98 and 3,839.06 is: 5,756.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.28 : 14,647.98 = 3,839.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.28/14,647.98 = 3,839.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.28x = 14,647.98 × 3,839.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.28x = 56,234,474.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,234,474.10/9,769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,756.26

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