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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.32, 14,118.57 and 3,864.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.32, 14,118.57 and 3,864.33 is: 5,798.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.32 : 14,118.57 = 3,864.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.32/14,118.57 = 3,864.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.32x = 14,118.57 × 3,864.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.32x = 54,558,813.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,558,813.61/9,409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,798.38

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