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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.11, 14,141.07 and 3,881.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.11, 14,141.07 and 3,881.46 is: 5,822.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.11 : 14,141.07 = 3,881.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.11/14,141.07 = 3,881.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.11x = 14,141.07 × 3,881.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.11x = 54,887,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,887,997.56/9,427.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.36

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