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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.94, 14,226.60 and 3,933.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.94, 14,226.60 and 3,933.88 is: 5,902.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.94 : 14,226.60 = 3,933.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.94/14,226.60 = 3,933.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.94x = 14,226.60 × 3,933.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.94x = 55,965,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,965,737.21/9,481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.35

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