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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.96, 14,209.02 and 3,927.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.96, 14,209.02 and 3,927.34 is: 5,892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.96 : 14,209.02 = 3,927.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.96/14,209.02 = 3,927.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.96x = 14,209.02 × 3,927.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.96x = 55,803,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,803,652.61/9,469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.70

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