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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.74, 14,139.18 and 3,886.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.74, 14,139.18 and 3,886.91 is: 5,828.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.74 : 14,139.18 = 3,886.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.74/14,139.18 = 3,886.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.74x = 14,139.18 × 3,886.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.74x = 54,957,720.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,957,720.13/9,429.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,828.13

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