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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,352.97, 14,037.65 and 3,806.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,352.97, 14,037.65 and 3,806.29 is: 5,712.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,352.97 : 14,037.65 = 3,806.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,352.97/14,037.65 = 3,806.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,352.97x = 14,037.65 × 3,806.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,352.97x = 53,431,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,431,277.60/9,352.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.76

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