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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,606.79, 14,412.96 and 3,983.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,606.79, 14,412.96 and 3,983.41 is: 5,976.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,606.79 : 14,412.96 = 3,983.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,606.79/14,412.96 = 3,983.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,606.79x = 14,412.96 × 3,983.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,606.79x = 57,412,758.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,412,758.21/9,606.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.27

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