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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.27, 14,117.53 and 3,868.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.27, 14,117.53 and 3,868.14 is: 5,801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.27 : 14,117.53 = 3,868.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.27/14,117.53 = 3,868.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.27x = 14,117.53 × 3,868.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.27x = 54,608,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,608,582.49/9,413.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.23

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