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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.89, 14,630.31 and 3,906.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.89, 14,630.31 and 3,906.97 is: 5,862.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.89 : 14,630.31 = 3,906.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.89/14,630.31 = 3,906.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.89x = 14,630.31 × 3,906.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.89x = 57,160,182.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160,182.26/9,749.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.65

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