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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,875.20, 14,812.80 and 3,954.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,875.20, 14,812.80 and 3,954.75 is: 5,932.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,875.20 : 14,812.80 = 3,954.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,875.20/14,812.80 = 3,954.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,875.20x = 14,812.80 × 3,954.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,875.20x = 58,580,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,580,920.80/9,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.13

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