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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.40, 14,003.04 and 3,787.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.40, 14,003.04 and 3,787.44 is: 5,681.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.40 : 14,003.04 = 3,787.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.40/14,003.04 = 3,787.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.40x = 14,003.04 × 3,787.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.40x = 53,035,673.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,035,673.82/9,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.14

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