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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,823.07, 14,731.86 and 3,897.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,823.07, 14,731.86 and 3,897.29 is: 5,844.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,823.07 : 14,731.86 = 3,897.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,823.07/14,731.86 = 3,897.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,823.07x = 14,731.86 × 3,897.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,823.07x = 57,414,330.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,414,330.66/9,823.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.85

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