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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.92, 14,159.61 and 3,895.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.92, 14,159.61 and 3,895.70 is: 5,844.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.92 : 14,159.61 = 3,895.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.92/14,159.61 = 3,895.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.92x = 14,159.61 × 3,895.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.92x = 55,161,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,161,521.88/9,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.67

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