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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.93, 14,186.91 and 3,905.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.93, 14,186.91 and 3,905.18 is: 5,857.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.93 : 14,186.91 = 3,905.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.93/14,186.91 = 3,905.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.93x = 14,186.91 × 3,905.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.93x = 55,402,437.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,402,437.19/9,457.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,857.78

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