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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.27, 14,116.03 and 3,867.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.27, 14,116.03 and 3,867.14 is: 5,799.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.27 : 14,116.03 = 3,867.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.27/14,116.03 = 3,867.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.27x = 14,116.03 × 3,867.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.27x = 54,588,711.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,588,711.63/9,412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,799.74

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