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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,781.59, 14,673.06 and 3,938.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,781.59, 14,673.06 and 3,938.25 is: 5,907.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,781.59 : 14,673.06 = 3,938.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,781.59/14,673.06 = 3,938.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,781.59x = 14,673.06 × 3,938.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,781.59x = 57,786,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,786,178.55/9,781.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,907.65

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