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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.89, 14,216.73 and 3,939.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.89, 14,216.73 and 3,939.06 is: 5,906.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.89 : 14,216.73 = 3,939.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.89/14,216.73 = 3,939.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.89x = 14,216.73 × 3,939.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.89x = 56,000,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,000,552.47/9,481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,906.05

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