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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.73, 14,192.59 and 3,908.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.73, 14,192.59 and 3,908.97 is: 5,863.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.73 : 14,192.59 = 3,908.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.73/14,192.59 = 3,908.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.73x = 14,192.59 × 3,908.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.73x = 55,478,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,478,408.53/9,461.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.45

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