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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.79, 14,165.69 and 3,893.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.79, 14,165.69 and 3,893.27 is: 5,839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.79 : 14,165.69 = 3,893.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.79/14,165.69 = 3,893.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.79x = 14,165.69 × 3,893.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.79x = 55,150,765.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,150,765.61/9,443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,839.90

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