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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.88, 14,204.34 and 3,924.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.88, 14,204.34 and 3,924.25 is: 5,888.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.88 : 14,204.34 = 3,924.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.88/14,204.34 = 3,924.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.88x = 14,204.34 × 3,924.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.88x = 55,741,345.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,741,345.73/9,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.04

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