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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.35, 14,114.66 and 3,870.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.35, 14,114.66 and 3,870.59 is: 5,803.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.35 : 14,114.66 = 3,870.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.35/14,114.66 = 3,870.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.35x = 14,114.66 × 3,870.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.35x = 54,631,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,631,971.92/9,413.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,803.67

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