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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.96, 14,126.81 and 3,869.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.96, 14,126.81 and 3,869.73 is: 5,804.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.96 : 14,126.81 = 3,869.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.96/14,126.81 = 3,869.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.96x = 14,126.81 × 3,869.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.96x = 54,666,921.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,666,921.11/9,417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,804.54

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