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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.54, 14,104.92 and 3,858.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.54, 14,104.92 and 3,858.02 is: 5,788.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.54 : 14,104.92 = 3,858.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.54/14,104.92 = 3,858.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.54x = 14,104.92 × 3,858.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.54x = 54,417,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,417,063.46/9,400.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,788.72

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