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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,784.71, 14,676.89 and 3,941.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,784.71, 14,676.89 and 3,941.17 is: 5,911.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,784.71 : 14,676.89 = 3,941.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,784.71/14,676.89 = 3,941.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,784.71x = 14,676.89 × 3,941.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,784.71x = 57,844,062.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,844,062.16/9,784.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.68

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