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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,783.96, 14,675.76 and 3,940.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,783.96, 14,675.76 and 3,940.43 is: 5,910.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,783.96 : 14,675.76 = 3,940.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,783.96/14,675.76 = 3,940.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,783.96x = 14,675.76 × 3,940.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,783.96x = 57,828,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,828,731.60/9,783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.57

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