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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.71, 13,958.28 and 3,754.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.71, 13,958.28 and 3,754.22 is: 5,632.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.71 : 13,958.28 = 3,754.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.71/13,958.28 = 3,754.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.71x = 13,958.28 × 3,754.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.71x = 52,402,384.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,402,384.15/9,303.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.42

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