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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.07, 13,965.71 and 3,762.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.07, 13,965.71 and 3,762.87 is: 5,642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.07 : 13,965.71 = 3,762.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.07/13,965.71 = 3,762.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.07x = 13,965.71 × 3,762.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.07x = 52,551,132.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,551,132.37/9,314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.12

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