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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.44, 14,635.53 and 3,912.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.44, 14,635.53 and 3,912.06 is: 5,871.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.44 : 14,635.53 = 3,912.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.44/14,635.53 = 3,912.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.44x = 14,635.53 × 3,912.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.44x = 57,255,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,255,071.49/9,751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,871.45

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