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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.49, 14,031.71 and 3,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.49, 14,031.71 and 3,806.60 is: 5,709.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.49 : 14,031.71 = 3,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.49/14,031.71 = 3,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.49x = 14,031.71 × 3,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.49x = 53,413,053.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,413,053.78/9,354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,709.89

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