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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.43, 14,565.48 and 3,865.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.43, 14,565.48 and 3,865.90 is: 5,799.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.43 : 14,565.48 = 3,865.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.43/14,565.48 = 3,865.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.43x = 14,565.48 × 3,865.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.43x = 56,308,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,308,633.39/9,708.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,799.97

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