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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,713.66, 14,557.59 and 3,867.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,713.66, 14,557.59 and 3,867.06 is: 5,795.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,713.66 : 14,557.59 = 3,867.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,713.66/14,557.59 = 3,867.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,713.66x = 14,557.59 × 3,867.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,713.66x = 56,295,073.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,295,073.99/9,713.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,795.45

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