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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,491.78, 14,240.44 and 3,944.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,491.78, 14,240.44 and 3,944.09 is: 5,917.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,491.78 : 14,240.44 = 3,944.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,491.78/14,240.44 = 3,944.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,491.78x = 14,240.44 × 3,944.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,491.78x = 56,165,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,165,617.53/9,491.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,917.29

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