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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.41, 14,172.75 and 3,907.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.41, 14,172.75 and 3,907.29 is: 5,855.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.41 : 14,172.75 = 3,907.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.41/14,172.75 = 3,907.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.41x = 14,172.75 × 3,907.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.41x = 55,377,044.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,377,044.35/9,457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.41

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