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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,806.54, 14,709.74 and 3,963.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,806.54, 14,709.74 and 3,963.06 is: 5,944.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,806.54 : 14,709.74 = 3,963.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,806.54/14,709.74 = 3,963.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,806.54x = 14,709.74 × 3,963.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,806.54x = 58,295,562.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,295,562.39/9,806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.56

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