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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.43, 14,113.71 and 3,861.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.43, 14,113.71 and 3,861.41 is: 5,791.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.43 : 14,113.71 = 3,861.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.43/14,113.71 = 3,861.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.43x = 14,113.71 × 3,861.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.43x = 54,498,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,498,750.36/9,409.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.93

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