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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.73, 14,144.55 and 3,883.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.73, 14,144.55 and 3,883.68 is: 5,826.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.73 : 14,144.55 = 3,883.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.73/14,144.55 = 3,883.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.73x = 14,144.55 × 3,883.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.73x = 54,932,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,932,905.94/9,427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,826.74

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