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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.18, 14,143.56 and 3,884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.18, 14,143.56 and 3,884.24 is: 5,821.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.18 : 14,143.56 = 3,884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.18/14,143.56 = 3,884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.18x = 14,143.56 × 3,884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.18x = 54,936,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,936,981.49/9,437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.33

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