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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,779.70, 14,673.87 and 3,947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,779.70, 14,673.87 and 3,947.70 is: 5,923.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,779.70 : 14,673.87 = 3,947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,779.70/14,673.87 = 3,947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,779.70x = 14,673.87 × 3,947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,779.70x = 57,928,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,928,036.60/9,779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.29

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