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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.90, 14,005.98 and 3,790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.90, 14,005.98 and 3,790.20 is: 5,685.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.90 : 14,005.98 = 3,790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.90/14,005.98 = 3,790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.90x = 14,005.98 × 3,790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.90x = 53,085,465.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,085,465.40/9,336.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,685.56

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