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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,872.97, 14,809.52 and 3,950.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,872.97, 14,809.52 and 3,950.36 is: 5,925.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,872.97 : 14,809.52 = 3,950.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,872.97/14,809.52 = 3,950.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,872.97x = 14,809.52 × 3,950.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,872.97x = 58,502,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,502,871.26/9,872.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.56

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