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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.32, 14,627.59 and 3,907.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.32, 14,627.59 and 3,907.17 is: 5,861.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.32 : 14,627.59 = 3,907.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.32/14,627.59 = 3,907.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.32x = 14,627.59 × 3,907.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.32x = 57,152,471.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,152,471.05/9,751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.00

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