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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,247.59, 58,871.46 and 9,665.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,247.59, 58,871.46 and 9,665.43 is: 14,498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,247.59 : 58,871.46 = 9,665.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,247.59/58,871.46 = 9,665.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,247.59x = 58,871.46 × 9,665.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,247.59x = 569,017,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,017,736.74/39,247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,498.16

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