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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,496.84, 14,232.93 and 3,867.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,496.84, 14,232.93 and 3,867.94 is: 5,796.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,496.84 : 14,232.93 = 3,867.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,496.84/14,232.93 = 3,867.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,496.84x = 14,232.93 × 3,867.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,496.84x = 55,052,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,052,153.01/9,496.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.89

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