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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,875.13, 14,812.72 and 3,954.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,875.13, 14,812.72 and 3,954.69 is: 5,932.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,875.13 : 14,812.72 = 3,954.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,875.13/14,812.72 = 3,954.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,875.13x = 14,812.72 × 3,954.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,875.13x = 58,579,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,579,621.82/9,875.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.03

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