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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.95, 14,175.34 and 3,899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.95, 14,175.34 and 3,899.27 is: 5,851.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.95 : 14,175.34 = 3,899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.95/14,175.34 = 3,899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.95x = 14,175.34 × 3,899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.95x = 55,273,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,273,503.69/9,445.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,851.56

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