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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.38, 14,158.14 and 3,895.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.38, 14,158.14 and 3,895.30 is: 5,841.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.38 : 14,158.14 = 3,895.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.38/14,158.14 = 3,895.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.38x = 14,158.14 × 3,895.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.38x = 55,150,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,150,202.74/9,440.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,841.95

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