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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.41, 13,964.76 and 3,762.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.41, 13,964.76 and 3,762.18 is: 5,642.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.41 : 13,964.76 = 3,762.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.41/13,964.76 = 3,762.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.41x = 13,964.76 × 3,762.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.41x = 52,537,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,537,940.78/9,310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.92

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