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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.65, 14,012.33 and 3,798.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.65, 14,012.33 and 3,798.45 is: 5,692.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.65 : 14,012.33 = 3,798.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.65/14,012.33 = 3,798.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.65x = 14,012.33 × 3,798.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.65x = 53,225,115.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,225,115.90/9,349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.74

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