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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.04, 14,116.56 and 3,863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.04, 14,116.56 and 3,863.44 is: 5,795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.04 : 14,116.56 = 3,863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.04/14,116.56 = 3,863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.04x = 14,116.56 × 3,863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.04x = 54,538,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,538,482.57/9,411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,795.16

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