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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,717.58, 14,569.35 and 3,789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,717.58, 14,569.35 and 3,789.44 is: 5,681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,717.58 : 14,569.35 = 3,789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,717.58/14,569.35 = 3,789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,717.58x = 14,569.35 × 3,789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,717.58x = 55,209,631.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,209,631.77/9,717.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.42

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