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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.42, 14,113.57 and 3,858.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.42, 14,113.57 and 3,858.30 is: 5,786.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.42 : 14,113.57 = 3,858.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.42/14,113.57 = 3,858.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.42x = 14,113.57 × 3,858.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.42x = 54,454,387.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,454,387.13/9,410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,786.61

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