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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.41, 14,190.62 and 3,907.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.41, 14,190.62 and 3,907.65 is: 5,861.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.41 : 14,190.62 = 3,907.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.41/14,190.62 = 3,907.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.41x = 14,190.62 × 3,907.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.41x = 55,451,964.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,451,964.03/9,460.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.48

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