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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,716.54, 14,575.77 and 3,871.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,716.54, 14,575.77 and 3,871.79 is: 5,808.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,716.54 : 14,575.77 = 3,871.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,716.54/14,575.77 = 3,871.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,716.54x = 14,575.77 × 3,871.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,716.54x = 56,434,247.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,434,247.65/9,716.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,808.06

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