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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.81, 14,707.53 and 3,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.81, 14,707.53 and 3,964.52 is: 5,947.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.81 : 14,707.53 = 3,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.81/14,707.53 = 3,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.81x = 14,707.53 × 3,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.81x = 58,308,223.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,308,223.30/9,803.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.51

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