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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.81, 14,687.69 and 3,551.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.81, 14,687.69 and 3,551.81 is: 5,327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.81 : 14,687.69 = 3,551.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.81/14,687.69 = 3,551.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.81x = 14,687.69 × 3,551.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.81x = 52,167,921.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,167,921.27/9,791.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,327.71

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