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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.08, 14,143.74 and 3,806.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.08, 14,143.74 and 3,806.86 is: 5,710.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.08 : 14,143.74 = 3,806.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.08/14,143.74 = 3,806.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.08x = 14,143.74 × 3,806.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.08x = 53,843,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,843,238.06/9,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,710.34

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