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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,438.21, 14,145.06 and 3,885.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,438.21, 14,145.06 and 3,885.24 is: 5,822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,438.21 : 14,145.06 = 3,885.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,438.21/14,145.06 = 3,885.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,438.21x = 14,145.06 × 3,885.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,438.21x = 54,956,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,956,952.91/9,438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.82

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