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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.44, 14,802.71 and 3,944.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.44, 14,802.71 and 3,944.31 is: 5,917.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.44 : 14,802.71 = 3,944.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.44/14,802.71 = 3,944.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.44x = 14,802.71 × 3,944.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.44x = 58,386,457.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,386,457.36/9,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,917.09

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