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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,403.21, 14,102.50 and 3,858.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,403.21, 14,102.50 and 3,858.13 is: 5,786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,403.21 : 14,102.50 = 3,858.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,403.21/14,102.50 = 3,858.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,403.21x = 14,102.50 × 3,858.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,403.21x = 54,409,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,409,278.33/9,403.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,786.25

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