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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.27, 14,011.38 and 3,794.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.27, 14,011.38 and 3,794.18 is: 5,690.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.27 : 14,011.38 = 3,794.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.27/14,011.38 = 3,794.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.27x = 14,011.38 × 3,794.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.27x = 53,161,627.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,161,627.71/9,342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,690.44

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