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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.80, 14,134.59 and 3,878.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.80, 14,134.59 and 3,878.16 is: 5,818.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.80 : 14,134.59 = 3,878.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.80/14,134.59 = 3,878.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.80x = 14,134.59 × 3,878.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.80x = 54,816,201.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,816,201.55/9,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,818.02

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