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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.24, 14,021.98 and 3,801.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.24, 14,021.98 and 3,801.38 is: 5,701.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.24 : 14,021.98 = 3,801.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.24/14,021.98 = 3,801.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.24x = 14,021.98 × 3,801.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.24x = 53,302,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,302,794.72/9,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.90

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