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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,657.80, 14,486.70 and 3,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,657.80, 14,486.70 and 3,811.40 is: 5,717.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657.80 : 14,486.70 = 3,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657.80/14,486.70 = 3,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657.80x = 14,486.70 × 3,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657.80x = 55,214,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,214,608.38/9,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.10

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