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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.21, 14,152.65 and 3,807.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.21, 14,152.65 and 3,807.99 is: 5,713.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.21 : 14,152.65 = 3,807.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.21/14,152.65 = 3,807.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.21x = 14,152.65 × 3,807.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.21x = 53,893,149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,893,149.67/9,433.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,713.13

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