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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,857.03, 14,791.89 and 3,932.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,857.03, 14,791.89 and 3,932.91 is: 5,901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,857.03 : 14,791.89 = 3,932.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,857.03/14,791.89 = 3,932.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,857.03x = 14,791.89 × 3,932.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,857.03x = 58,175,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,175,172.10/9,857.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,901.90

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