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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.84, 14,191.68 and 3,911.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.84, 14,191.68 and 3,911.96 is: 5,865.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.84 : 14,191.68 = 3,911.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.84/14,191.68 = 3,911.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.84x = 14,191.68 × 3,911.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.84x = 55,517,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,517,284.49/9,464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.63

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