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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,805.79, 14,708.67 and 3,962.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,805.79, 14,708.67 and 3,962.39 is: 5,943.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,805.79 : 14,708.67 = 3,962.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,805.79/14,708.67 = 3,962.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,805.79x = 14,708.67 × 3,962.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,805.79x = 58,281,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,281,523.69/9,805.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.59

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