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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.69, 14,179.88 and 3,906.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.69, 14,179.88 and 3,906.63 is: 5,860.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.69 : 14,179.88 = 3,906.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.69/14,179.88 = 3,906.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.69x = 14,179.88 × 3,906.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.69x = 55,395,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,395,532.40/9,451.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.91

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