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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.59, 14,019.55 and 3,798.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.59, 14,019.55 and 3,798.43 is: 5,697.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.59 : 14,019.55 = 3,798.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.59/14,019.55 = 3,798.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.59x = 14,019.55 × 3,798.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.59x = 53,252,234.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,252,234.76/9,346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.50

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