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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.03, 14,687.64 and 4,241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.03, 14,687.64 and 4,241.34 is: 6,363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.03 : 14,687.64 = 4,241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.03/14,687.64 = 4,241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.03x = 14,687.64 × 4,241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.03x = 62,295,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,295,275.04/9,789.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,363.78

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