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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.38, 14,161.22 and 3,892.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.38, 14,161.22 and 3,892.68 is: 5,842.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.38 : 14,161.22 = 3,892.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.38/14,161.22 = 3,892.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.38x = 14,161.22 × 3,892.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.38x = 55,125,097.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,125,097.87/9,435.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.38

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