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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.85, 14,182.70 and 3,917.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.85, 14,182.70 and 3,917.16 is: 5,869.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.85 : 14,182.70 = 3,917.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.85/14,182.70 = 3,917.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.85x = 14,182.70 × 3,917.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.85x = 55,555,885.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,555,885.55/9,464.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.71

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