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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.27, 14,119.03 and 3,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.27, 14,119.03 and 3,869.14 is: 5,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.27 : 14,119.03 = 3,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.27/14,119.03 = 3,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.27x = 14,119.03 × 3,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.27x = 54,628,503.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,628,503.73/9,414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.73

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