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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.06, 14,478.73 and 3,807.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.06, 14,478.73 and 3,807.77 is: 5,714.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.06 : 14,478.73 = 3,807.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.06/14,478.73 = 3,807.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.06x = 14,478.73 × 3,807.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.06x = 55,131,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,131,591.82/9,647.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,714.86

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