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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.59, 14,132.03 and 3,801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.59, 14,132.03 and 3,801.69 is: 5,702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.59 : 14,132.03 = 3,801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.59/14,132.03 = 3,801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.59x = 14,132.03 × 3,801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.59x = 53,725,578.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,725,578.12/9,421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.39

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