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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.78, 14,009.66 and 3,792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.78, 14,009.66 and 3,792.60 is: 5,689.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.78 : 14,009.66 = 3,792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.78/14,009.66 = 3,792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.78x = 14,009.66 × 3,792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.78x = 53,133,017.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,133,017.55/9,338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.51

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