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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,811.38, 14,717.18 and 3,966.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,811.38, 14,717.18 and 3,966.63 is: 5,949.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,811.38 : 14,717.18 = 3,966.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,811.38/14,717.18 = 3,966.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,811.38x = 14,717.18 × 3,966.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,811.38x = 58,377,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,377,607.70/9,811.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,949.99

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