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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.32, 14,121.58 and 3,866.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.32, 14,121.58 and 3,866.34 is: 5,801.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.32 : 14,121.58 = 3,866.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.32/14,121.58 = 3,866.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.32x = 14,121.58 × 3,866.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.32x = 54,598,829.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,598,829.62/9,411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.40

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