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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.82, 14,116.93 and 3,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.82, 14,116.93 and 3,863.40 is: 5,793.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.82 : 14,116.93 = 3,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.82/14,116.93 = 3,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.82x = 14,116.93 × 3,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.82x = 54,539,306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,539,306.50/9,413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,793.54

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