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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.59, 14,141.39 and 3,881.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.59, 14,141.39 and 3,881.52 is: 5,822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.59 : 14,141.39 = 3,881.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.59/14,141.39 = 3,881.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.59x = 14,141.39 × 3,881.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.59x = 54,890,068.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,890,068.71/9,427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.28

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