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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.67, 14,147.10 and 3,586.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.67, 14,147.10 and 3,586.95 is: 5,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.67 : 14,147.10 = 3,586.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.67/14,147.10 = 3,586.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.67x = 14,147.10 × 3,586.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.67x = 50,744,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,744,940.35/9,428.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.98

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