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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.60, 14,121.90 and 3,864.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.60, 14,121.90 and 3,864.30 is: 5,796.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.60 : 14,121.90 = 3,864.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.60/14,121.90 = 3,864.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.60x = 14,121.90 × 3,864.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.60x = 54,571,258.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,571,258.17/9,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.45

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