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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.68, 14,088.72 and 3,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.68, 14,088.72 and 3,847.70 is: 5,766.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.68 : 14,088.72 = 3,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.68/14,088.72 = 3,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.68x = 14,088.72 × 3,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.68x = 54,209,123.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,209,123.03/9,400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,766.51

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