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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.64, 14,630.43 and 3,914.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.64, 14,630.43 and 3,914.35 is: 5,871.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.64 : 14,630.43 = 3,914.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.64/14,630.43 = 3,914.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.64x = 14,630.43 × 3,914.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.64x = 57,268,623.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,268,623.67/9,753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,871.51

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