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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.36, 14,118.96 and 3,861.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.36, 14,118.96 and 3,861.44 is: 5,791.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.36 : 14,118.96 = 3,861.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.36/14,118.96 = 3,861.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.36x = 14,118.96 × 3,861.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.36x = 54,519,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,519,516.90/9,413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.72

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