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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.31, 14,160.67 and 3,889.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.31, 14,160.67 and 3,889.57 is: 5,835.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.31 : 14,160.67 = 3,889.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.31/14,160.67 = 3,889.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.31x = 14,160.67 × 3,889.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.31x = 55,078,891.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,078,891.53/9,439.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,835.05

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