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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.31, 14,555.75 and 3,858.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.31, 14,555.75 and 3,858.51 is: 5,789.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.31 : 14,555.75 = 3,858.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.31/14,555.75 = 3,858.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.31x = 14,555.75 × 3,858.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.31x = 56,163,487.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,163,487.64/9,701.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,789.27

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