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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.65, 14,087.36 and 4,122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.65, 14,087.36 and 4,122.97 is: 6,186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.65 : 14,087.36 = 4,122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.65/14,087.36 = 4,122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.65x = 14,087.36 × 4,122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.65x = 58,081,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,081,762.66/9,388.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.38

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