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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,714.76, 14,569.95 and 3,791.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,714.76, 14,569.95 and 3,791.79 is: 5,686.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,714.76 : 14,569.95 = 3,791.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,714.76/14,569.95 = 3,791.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,714.76x = 14,569.95 × 3,791.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,714.76x = 55,246,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,246,204.93/9,714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,686.83

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