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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.32, 14,663.52 and 3,931.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.32, 14,663.52 and 3,931.26 is: 5,897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.32 : 14,663.52 = 3,931.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.32/14,663.52 = 3,931.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.32x = 14,663.52 × 3,931.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.32x = 57,646,109.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,646,109.64/9,775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,897.11

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