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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.91, 14,199.54 and 3,840.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.91, 14,199.54 and 3,840.87 is: 5,761.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.91 : 14,199.54 = 3,840.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.91/14,199.54 = 3,840.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.91x = 14,199.54 × 3,840.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.91x = 54,538,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,538,587.20/9,465.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,761.58

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