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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.74, 14,163.78 and 3,897.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.74, 14,163.78 and 3,897.74 is: 5,841.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.74 : 14,163.78 = 3,897.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.74/14,163.78 = 3,897.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.74x = 14,163.78 × 3,897.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.74x = 55,206,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,206,731.86/9,450.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,841.52

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