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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.88, 14,552.87 and 3,858.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.88, 14,552.87 and 3,858.54 is: 5,787.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.88 : 14,552.87 = 3,858.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.88/14,552.87 = 3,858.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.88x = 14,552.87 × 3,858.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.88x = 56,152,757.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,152,757.14/9,701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,787.82

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