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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,339.40, 14,010.12 and 3,791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,339.40, 14,010.12 and 3,791.94 is: 5,688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,339.40 : 14,010.12 = 3,791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,339.40/14,010.12 = 3,791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,339.40x = 14,010.12 × 3,791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,339.40x = 53,125,464.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,125,464.38/9,339.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.32

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