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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.34, 14,098.77 and 3,853.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.34, 14,098.77 and 3,853.11 is: 5,778.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.34 : 14,098.77 = 3,853.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.34/14,098.77 = 3,853.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.34x = 14,098.77 × 3,853.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.34x = 54,324,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,324,111.67/9,401.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,778.34

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