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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.96, 14,654.28 and 3,926.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.96, 14,654.28 and 3,926.58 is: 5,888.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.96 : 14,654.28 = 3,926.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.96/14,654.28 = 3,926.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.96x = 14,654.28 × 3,926.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.96x = 57,541,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,541,202.76/9,771.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.40

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