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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.26, 14,140.98 and 3,801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.26, 14,140.98 and 3,801.69 is: 5,704.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.26 : 14,140.98 = 3,801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.26/14,140.98 = 3,801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.26x = 14,140.98 × 3,801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.26x = 53,759,622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,759,622.26/9,424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,704.39

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