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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.39, 14,138.75 and 3,881.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.39, 14,138.75 and 3,881.79 is: 5,819.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.39 : 14,138.75 = 3,881.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.39/14,138.75 = 3,881.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.39x = 14,138.75 × 3,881.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.39x = 54,883,668.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,883,668.07/9,430.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,819.87

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