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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,787.08, 14,685.84 and 4,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,787.08, 14,685.84 and 4,593 is: 6,891.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,787.08 : 14,685.84 = 4,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,787.08/14,685.84 = 4,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,787.08x = 14,685.84 × 4,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,787.08x = 67,452,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,452,063.12/9,787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.95

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