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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.58, 14,153.33 and 3,889.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.58, 14,153.33 and 3,889.54 is: 5,835.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.58 : 14,153.33 = 3,889.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.58/14,153.33 = 3,889.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.58x = 14,153.33 × 3,889.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.58x = 55,049,872.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,049,872.40/9,433.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,835.52

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