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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.41, 14,005.82 and 3,790.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.41, 14,005.82 and 3,790.62 is: 5,685.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.41 : 14,005.82 = 3,790.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.41/14,005.82 = 3,790.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.41x = 14,005.82 × 3,790.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.41x = 53,090,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,090,722.46/9,337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,685.81

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