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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.08, 14,657.46 and 3,928.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.08, 14,657.46 and 3,928.72 is: 5,891.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.08 : 14,657.46 = 3,928.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.08/14,657.46 = 3,928.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.08x = 14,657.46 × 3,928.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.08x = 57,585,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,585,056.25/9,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.61

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