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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.03, 14,183.93 and 3,611.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.03, 14,183.93 and 3,611.27 is: 5,416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.03 : 14,183.93 = 3,611.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.03/14,183.93 = 3,611.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.03x = 14,183.93 × 3,611.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.03x = 51,221,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,221,911.92/9,456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.85

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