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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,484.56, 14,223.15 and 3,935.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,484.56, 14,223.15 and 3,935.03 is: 5,901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484.56 : 14,223.15 = 3,935.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484.56/14,223.15 = 3,935.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484.56x = 14,223.15 × 3,935.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484.56x = 55,968,450.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,968,450.83/9,484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,901.01

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