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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.70, 14,656.58 and 3,926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.70, 14,656.58 and 3,926.76 is: 5,890.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.70 : 14,656.58 = 3,926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.70/14,656.58 = 3,926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.70x = 14,656.58 × 3,926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.70x = 57,552,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,552,852.45/9,769.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.96

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