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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.72, 14,144.30 and 3,884.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.72, 14,144.30 and 3,884.74 is: 5,822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.72 : 14,144.30 = 3,884.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.72/14,144.30 = 3,884.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.72x = 14,144.30 × 3,884.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.72x = 54,946,927.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,946,927.98/9,437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.06

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