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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,905.37, 22,358.01 and 3,812.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,905.37, 22,358.01 and 3,812.06 is: 5,718.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,905.37 : 22,358.01 = 3,812.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,905.37/22,358.01 = 3,812.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,905.37x = 22,358.01 × 3,812.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,905.37x = 85,230,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,230,075.60/14,905.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,718.08

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