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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.80, 14,621.38 and 3,902.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.80, 14,621.38 and 3,902.84 is: 5,854.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.80 : 14,621.38 = 3,902.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.80/14,621.38 = 3,902.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.80x = 14,621.38 × 3,902.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.80x = 57,064,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,064,906.72/9,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,854.13

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