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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,420.06, 14,123.70 and 3,871.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,420.06, 14,123.70 and 3,871.80 is: 5,805.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,420.06 : 14,123.70 = 3,871.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,420.06/14,123.70 = 3,871.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,420.06x = 14,123.70 × 3,871.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,420.06x = 54,684,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,684,141.66/9,420.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,805.07

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