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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.30, 14,197.95 and 3,917.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.30, 14,197.95 and 3,917.88 is: 5,876.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.30 : 14,197.95 = 3,917.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.30/14,197.95 = 3,917.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.30x = 14,197.95 × 3,917.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.30x = 55,625,864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,625,864.35/9,465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,876.82

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