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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.88, 14,621.81 and 3,908.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.88, 14,621.81 and 3,908.59 is: 5,862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.88 : 14,621.81 = 3,908.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.88/14,621.81 = 3,908.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.88x = 14,621.81 × 3,908.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.88x = 57,150,604.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,150,604.25/9,747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.88

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