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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.68, 14,185.02 and 3,903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.68, 14,185.02 and 3,903.92 is: 5,855.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.68 : 14,185.02 = 3,903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.68/14,185.02 = 3,903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.68x = 14,185.02 × 3,903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.68x = 55,377,183.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,377,183.28/9,456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.88

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