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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.84, 14,146.32 and 3,882.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.84, 14,146.32 and 3,882.88 is: 5,826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.84 : 14,146.32 = 3,882.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.84/14,146.32 = 3,882.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.84x = 14,146.32 × 3,882.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.84x = 54,928,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,928,463.00/9,427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,826.20

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