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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.39, 14,193.80 and 3,911.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.39, 14,193.80 and 3,911.72 is: 5,868.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.39 : 14,193.80 = 3,911.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.39/14,193.80 = 3,911.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.39x = 14,193.80 × 3,911.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.39x = 55,522,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,522,171.34/9,461.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,868.29

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