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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.08, 14,140.20 and 3,879

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.08, 14,140.20 and 3,879 is: 5,818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.08 : 14,140.20 = 3,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.08/14,140.20 = 3,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.08x = 14,140.20 × 3,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.08x = 54,849,835.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,849,835.80/9,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,818.33

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