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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,405.21, 14,105.50 and 3,860.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,405.21, 14,105.50 and 3,860.13 is: 5,789.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405.21 : 14,105.50 = 3,860.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405.21/14,105.50 = 3,860.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405.21x = 14,105.50 × 3,860.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405.21x = 54,449,063.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,449,063.72/9,405.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,789.24

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