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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.50, 14,001.73 and 3,788.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.50, 14,001.73 and 3,788.62 is: 5,682.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.50 : 14,001.73 = 3,788.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.50/14,001.73 = 3,788.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.50x = 14,001.73 × 3,788.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.50x = 53,047,234.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,047,234.31/9,335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.31

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