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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.26, 14,157.60 and 3,887.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.26, 14,157.60 and 3,887.52 is: 5,831.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.26 : 14,157.60 = 3,887.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.26/14,157.60 = 3,887.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.26x = 14,157.60 × 3,887.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.26x = 55,037,953.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,037,953.15/9,437.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,831.98

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