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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.28, 14,160.63 and 3,889.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.28, 14,160.63 and 3,889.54 is: 5,835.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.28 : 14,160.63 = 3,889.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.28/14,160.63 = 3,889.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.28x = 14,160.63 × 3,889.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.28x = 55,078,246.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,078,246.56/9,439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,835.01

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