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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.81, 14,190.73 and 3,833.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.81, 14,190.73 and 3,833.32 is: 5,752.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.81 : 14,190.73 = 3,833.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.81/14,190.73 = 3,833.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.81x = 14,190.73 × 3,833.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.81x = 54,397,527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,397,527.71/9,456.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,752.21

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