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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.08, 14,022.86 and 3,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.08, 14,022.86 and 3,806.20 is: 5,705.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.08 : 14,022.86 = 3,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.08/14,022.86 = 3,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.08x = 14,022.86 × 3,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.08x = 53,373,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,373,809.73/9,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.33

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