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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.20, 14,185.04 and 3,912.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.20, 14,185.04 and 3,912.08 is: 5,864.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.20 : 14,185.04 = 3,912.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.20/14,185.04 = 3,912.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.20x = 14,185.04 × 3,912.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.20x = 55,492,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,492,920.80/9,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,864.70

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