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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.76, 14,196.78 and 3,927.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.76, 14,196.78 and 3,927.06 is: 5,887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.76 : 14,196.78 = 3,927.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.76/14,196.78 = 3,927.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.76x = 14,196.78 × 3,927.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.76x = 55,751,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,751,606.87/9,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.33

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