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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.59, 14,621.18 and 3,902.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.59, 14,621.18 and 3,902.63 is: 5,853.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.59 : 14,621.18 = 3,902.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.59/14,621.18 = 3,902.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.59x = 14,621.18 × 3,902.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.59x = 57,060,963.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,060,963.08/9,747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.86

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