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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.13, 14,626.68 and 3,911.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.13, 14,626.68 and 3,911.84 is: 5,867.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.13 : 14,626.68 = 3,911.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.13/14,626.68 = 3,911.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.13x = 14,626.68 × 3,911.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.13x = 57,217,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,217,231.89/9,751.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,867.75

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