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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.07, 14,223.03 and 3,943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.07, 14,223.03 and 3,943.24 is: 5,912.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.07 : 14,223.03 = 3,943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.07/14,223.03 = 3,943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.07x = 14,223.03 × 3,943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.07x = 56,084,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,084,820.82/9,486.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,912.33

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