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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.94, 14,206.89 and 3,921.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.94, 14,206.89 and 3,921.54 is: 5,886.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.94 : 14,206.89 = 3,921.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.94/14,206.89 = 3,921.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.94x = 14,206.89 × 3,921.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.94x = 55,712,887.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,712,887.41/9,464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.24

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