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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.28, 14,013.43 and 3,794.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.28, 14,013.43 and 3,794.33 is: 5,691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.28 : 14,013.43 = 3,794.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.28/14,013.43 = 3,794.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.28x = 14,013.43 × 3,794.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.28x = 53,171,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,171,594.36/9,342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.50

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