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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.16, 14,140.37 and 3,882.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.16, 14,140.37 and 3,882.47 is: 5,821.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.16 : 14,140.37 = 3,882.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.16/14,140.37 = 3,882.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.16x = 14,140.37 × 3,882.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.16x = 54,899,501.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,899,501.32/9,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.70

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