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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.30, 14,133.84 and 3,877.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.30, 14,133.84 and 3,877.66 is: 5,817.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.30 : 14,133.84 = 3,877.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.30/14,133.84 = 3,877.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.30x = 14,133.84 × 3,877.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.30x = 54,806,226.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,806,226.01/9,421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,817.27

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