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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.50, 14,014.99 and 3,797.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.50, 14,014.99 and 3,797.75 is: 5,692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.50 : 14,014.99 = 3,797.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.50/14,014.99 = 3,797.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.50x = 14,014.99 × 3,797.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.50x = 53,225,428.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,225,428.27/9,350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.25

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