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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.48, 14,168.70 and 3,897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.48, 14,168.70 and 3,897.30 is: 5,847.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.48 : 14,168.70 = 3,897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.48/14,168.70 = 3,897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.48x = 14,168.70 × 3,897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.48x = 55,219,674.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,219,674.51/9,443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.39

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