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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.06, 14,165.84 and 3,893.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.06, 14,165.84 and 3,893.28 is: 5,839.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.06 : 14,165.84 = 3,893.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.06/14,165.84 = 3,893.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.06x = 14,165.84 × 3,893.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.06x = 55,151,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,151,595.95/9,444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,839.82

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