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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.98, 14,169.94 and 3,895.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.98, 14,169.94 and 3,895.30 is: 5,845.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.98 : 14,169.94 = 3,895.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.98/14,169.94 = 3,895.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.98x = 14,169.94 × 3,895.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.98x = 55,196,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,196,167.28/9,442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,845.21

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