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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.93, 14,197.74 and 3,918.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.93, 14,197.74 and 3,918.60 is: 5,877.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.93 : 14,197.74 = 3,918.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.93/14,197.74 = 3,918.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.93x = 14,197.74 × 3,918.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.93x = 55,635,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,635,263.96/9,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,877.42

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