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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.98, 14,014.18 and 3,794.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.98, 14,014.18 and 3,794.70 is: 5,691.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.98 : 14,014.18 = 3,794.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.98/14,014.18 = 3,794.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.98x = 14,014.18 × 3,794.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.98x = 53,179,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,179,608.85/9,342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.93

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