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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.71, 14,087.91 and 4,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.71, 14,087.91 and 4,127.40 is: 6,193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.71 : 14,087.91 = 4,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.71/14,087.91 = 4,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.71x = 14,087.91 × 4,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.71x = 58,146,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,146,439.73/9,388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,193.23

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