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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.65, 14,177.99 and 3,902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.65, 14,177.99 and 3,902.28 is: 5,857.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.65 : 14,177.99 = 3,902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.65/14,177.99 = 3,902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.65x = 14,177.99 × 3,902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.65x = 55,326,486.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,326,486.82/9,445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,857.35

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