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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.28, 14,650.98 and 3,841.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.28, 14,650.98 and 3,841.06 is: 5,759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.28 : 14,650.98 = 3,841.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.28/14,650.98 = 3,841.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.28x = 14,650.98 × 3,841.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.28x = 56,275,293.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,275,293.24/9,771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,759.26

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