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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.21, 14,149.70 and 3,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.21, 14,149.70 and 3,898.44 is: 5,842.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.21 : 14,149.70 = 3,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.21/14,149.70 = 3,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.21x = 14,149.70 × 3,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.21x = 55,161,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,161,736.98/9,441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.66

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