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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.38, 14,652.95 and 3,847.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.38, 14,652.95 and 3,847.34 is: 5,769.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.38 : 14,652.95 = 3,847.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.38/14,652.95 = 3,847.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.38x = 14,652.95 × 3,847.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.38x = 56,374,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,374,880.65/9,771.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,769.39

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