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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.36, 14,004.40 and 3,789.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.36, 14,004.40 and 3,789.68 is: 5,684.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.36 : 14,004.40 = 3,789.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.36/14,004.40 = 3,789.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.36x = 14,004.40 × 3,789.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.36x = 53,072,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,072,194.59/9,336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.46

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