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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.86, 14,207.46 and 3,921.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.86, 14,207.46 and 3,921.28 is: 5,884.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.86 : 14,207.46 = 3,921.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.86/14,207.46 = 3,921.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.86x = 14,207.46 × 3,921.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.86x = 55,711,428.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,711,428.75/9,467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.27

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