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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.77, 14,116.78 and 3,867.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.77, 14,116.78 and 3,867.64 is: 5,800.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.77 : 14,116.78 = 3,867.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.77/14,116.78 = 3,867.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.77x = 14,116.78 × 3,867.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.77x = 54,598,658.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,598,658.29/9,412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.49

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