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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.59, 14,015.97 and 3,798.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.59, 14,015.97 and 3,798.26 is: 5,697.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.59 : 14,015.97 = 3,798.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.59/14,015.97 = 3,798.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.59x = 14,015.97 × 3,798.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.59x = 53,236,333.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,236,333.25/9,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.02

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