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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.72, 14,221.06 and 3,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.72, 14,221.06 and 3,934.20 is: 5,901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.72 : 14,221.06 = 3,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.72/14,221.06 = 3,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.72x = 14,221.06 × 3,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.72x = 55,948,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,948,494.25/9,480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,901.29

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