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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.21, 14,179.85 and 3,830.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.21, 14,179.85 and 3,830.98 is: 5,746.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.21 : 14,179.85 = 3,830.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.21/14,179.85 = 3,830.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.21x = 14,179.85 × 3,830.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.21x = 54,322,721.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,322,721.75/9,453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,746.48

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