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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,709.41, 14,565.09 and 3,864.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,709.41, 14,565.09 and 3,864.66 is: 5,797.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,709.41 : 14,565.09 = 3,864.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,709.41/14,565.09 = 3,864.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,709.41x = 14,565.09 × 3,864.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,709.41x = 56,289,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,289,120.72/9,709.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,797.38

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