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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.68, 14,246.24 and 3,875.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.68, 14,246.24 and 3,875.08 is: 5,813.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.68 : 14,246.24 = 3,875.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.68/14,246.24 = 3,875.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.68x = 14,246.24 × 3,875.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.68x = 55,205,319.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,205,319.70/9,495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,813.73

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