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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.31, 14,666.96 and 3,539.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.31, 14,666.96 and 3,539.54 is: 5,311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.31 : 14,666.96 = 3,539.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.31/14,666.96 = 3,539.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.31x = 14,666.96 × 3,539.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.31x = 51,914,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,914,291.60/9,774.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.30

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