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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.84, 14,188.68 and 3,909.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.84, 14,188.68 and 3,909.96 is: 5,862.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.84 : 14,188.68 = 3,909.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.84/14,188.68 = 3,909.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.84x = 14,188.68 × 3,909.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.84x = 55,477,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,477,171.25/9,462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.63

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