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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.74, 14,015.97 and 3,798.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.74, 14,015.97 and 3,798.18 is: 5,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.74 : 14,015.97 = 3,798.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.74/14,015.97 = 3,798.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.74x = 14,015.97 × 3,798.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.74x = 53,235,176.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,235,176.93/9,340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.25

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