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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.97, 14,166.44 and 3,895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.97, 14,166.44 and 3,895.80 is: 5,845.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.97 : 14,166.44 = 3,895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.97/14,166.44 = 3,895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.97x = 14,166.44 × 3,895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.97x = 55,189,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,189,580.87/9,441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,845.14

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