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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.99, 14,158.70 and 3,888.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.99, 14,158.70 and 3,888.25 is: 5,833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.99 : 14,158.70 = 3,888.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.99/14,158.70 = 3,888.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.99x = 14,158.70 × 3,888.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.99x = 55,052,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,052,545.83/9,437.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,833.08

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