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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.23, 13,962.32 and 3,761.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.23, 13,962.32 and 3,761.51 is: 5,642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.23 : 13,962.32 = 3,761.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.23/13,962.32 = 3,761.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.23x = 13,962.32 × 3,761.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.23x = 52,519,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,519,406.30/9,308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.25

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