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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.26, 14,126.82 and 3,875.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.26, 14,126.82 and 3,875.86 is: 5,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.26 : 14,126.82 = 3,875.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.26/14,126.82 = 3,875.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.26x = 14,126.82 × 3,875.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.26x = 54,753,576.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,753,576.57/9,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.24

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