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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.74, 14,004.12 and 3,788.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.74, 14,004.12 and 3,788.26 is: 5,682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.74 : 14,004.12 = 3,788.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.74/14,004.12 = 3,788.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.74x = 14,004.12 × 3,788.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.74x = 53,051,247.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,051,247.63/9,335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.60

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