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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.87, 13,966.65 and 3,761.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.87, 13,966.65 and 3,761.73 is: 5,640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.87 : 13,966.65 = 3,761.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.87/13,966.65 = 3,761.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.87x = 13,966.65 × 3,761.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.87x = 52,538,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,538,766.30/9,314.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.31

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