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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.29, 14,692.86 and 3,951.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.29, 14,692.86 and 3,951.81 is: 5,927.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.29 : 14,692.86 = 3,951.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.29/14,692.86 = 3,951.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.29x = 14,692.86 × 3,951.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.29x = 58,063,391.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,063,391.08/9,795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,927.69

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