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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,783.92, 14,676.48 and 3,940.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,783.92, 14,676.48 and 3,940.52 is: 5,911.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,783.92 : 14,676.48 = 3,940.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,783.92/14,676.48 = 3,940.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,783.92x = 14,676.48 × 3,940.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,783.92x = 57,832,962.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,832,962.97/9,783.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.02

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