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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,783.70, 14,679.88 and 3,951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,783.70, 14,679.88 and 3,951.70 is: 5,929.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,783.70 : 14,679.88 = 3,951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,783.70/14,679.88 = 3,951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,783.70x = 14,679.88 × 3,951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,783.70x = 58,010,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,010,481.80/9,783.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.30

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