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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.29, 14,701.52 and 3,959.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.29, 14,701.52 and 3,959.29 is: 5,944.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.29 : 14,701.52 = 3,959.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.29/14,701.52 = 3,959.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.29x = 14,701.52 × 3,959.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.29x = 58,207,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,207,581.12/9,791.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.83

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