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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,406.71, 14,095.48 and 3,855.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,406.71, 14,095.48 and 3,855.37 is: 5,777.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,406.71 : 14,095.48 = 3,855.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,406.71/14,095.48 = 3,855.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,406.71x = 14,095.48 × 3,855.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,406.71x = 54,343,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,343,290.73/9,406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,777.08

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