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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.92, 14,121.68 and 3,866.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.92, 14,121.68 and 3,866.73 is: 5,799.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.92 : 14,121.68 = 3,866.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.92/14,121.68 = 3,866.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.92x = 14,121.68 × 3,866.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.92x = 54,604,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,604,704.37/9,414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,799.81

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