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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.36, 14,205.21 and 3,919.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.36, 14,205.21 and 3,919.78 is: 5,882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.36 : 14,205.21 = 3,919.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.36/14,205.21 = 3,919.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.36x = 14,205.21 × 3,919.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.36x = 55,681,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,681,298.05/9,466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,882.02

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