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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.16, 14,761.13 and 3,997.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.16, 14,761.13 and 3,997.62 is: 5,996.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.16 : 14,761.13 = 3,997.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.16/14,761.13 = 3,997.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.16x = 14,761.13 × 3,997.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.16x = 59,009,368.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,009,368.52/9,841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.18

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