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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.58, 14,157.97 and 3,895.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.58, 14,157.97 and 3,895.89 is: 5,839.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.58 : 14,157.97 = 3,895.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.58/14,157.97 = 3,895.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.58x = 14,157.97 × 3,895.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.58x = 55,157,822.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,157,822.95/9,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,839.54

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