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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,790.59, 14,686.56 and 3,947.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,790.59, 14,686.56 and 3,947.25 is: 5,921.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,790.59 : 14,686.56 = 3,947.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,790.59/14,686.56 = 3,947.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,790.59x = 14,686.56 × 3,947.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,790.59x = 57,971,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,971,523.96/9,790.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.15

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