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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.09, 14,152.50 and 3,900.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.09, 14,152.50 and 3,900.33 is: 5,845.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.09 : 14,152.50 = 3,900.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.09/14,152.50 = 3,900.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.09x = 14,152.50 × 3,900.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.09x = 55,199,420.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,199,420.33/9,443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,845.48

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