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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.43, 14,140.92 and 3,882.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.43, 14,140.92 and 3,882.34 is: 5,818.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.43 : 14,140.92 = 3,882.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.43/14,140.92 = 3,882.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.43x = 14,140.92 × 3,882.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.43x = 54,899,801.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,899,801.13/9,435.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,818.48

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