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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.68, 14,146.50 and 3,587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.68, 14,146.50 and 3,587.76 is: 5,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.68 : 14,146.50 = 3,587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.68/14,146.50 = 3,587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.68x = 14,146.50 × 3,587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.68x = 50,754,246.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,754,246.84/9,430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.82

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