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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.37, 14,228.10 and 3,863.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.37, 14,228.10 and 3,863.14 is: 5,794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.37 : 14,228.10 = 3,863.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.37/14,228.10 = 3,863.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.37x = 14,228.10 × 3,863.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.37x = 54,965,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,965,106.66/9,485.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,794.72

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