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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.41, 14,563.59 and 3,863.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.41, 14,563.59 and 3,863.66 is: 5,795.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.41 : 14,563.59 = 3,863.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.41/14,563.59 = 3,863.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.41x = 14,563.59 × 3,863.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.41x = 56,268,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,268,760.14/9,708.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,795.88

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