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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,407.43, 14,117.82 and 3,865.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,407.43, 14,117.82 and 3,865.82 is: 5,801.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,407.43 : 14,117.82 = 3,865.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,407.43/14,117.82 = 3,865.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,407.43x = 14,117.82 × 3,865.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,407.43x = 54,576,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,576,880.32/9,407.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.47

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