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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.16, 14,159.52 and 3,815.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.16, 14,159.52 and 3,815.76 is: 5,721.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.16 : 14,159.52 = 3,815.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.16/14,159.52 = 3,815.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.16x = 14,159.52 × 3,815.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.16x = 54,029,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029,330.04/9,443.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.53

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