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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.58, 13,964.96 and 3,762.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.58, 13,964.96 and 3,762.38 is: 5,641.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.58 : 13,964.96 = 3,762.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.58/13,964.96 = 3,762.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.58x = 13,964.96 × 3,762.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.58x = 52,541,486.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,541,486.20/9,313.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.38

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