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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.32, 14,662.97 and 3,930.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.32, 14,662.97 and 3,930.56 is: 5,895.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.32 : 14,662.97 = 3,930.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.32/14,662.97 = 3,930.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.32x = 14,662.97 × 3,930.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.32x = 57,633,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,633,683.36/9,775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.84

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