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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.65, 14,004.70 and 3,789.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.65, 14,004.70 and 3,789.86 is: 5,684.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.65 : 14,004.70 = 3,789.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.65/14,004.70 = 3,789.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.65x = 14,004.70 × 3,789.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.65x = 53,075,877.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,075,877.88/9,336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.68

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