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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.32, 14,035.62 and 3,812.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.32, 14,035.62 and 3,812.65 is: 5,720.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.32 : 14,035.62 = 3,812.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.32/14,035.62 = 3,812.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.32x = 14,035.62 × 3,812.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.32x = 53,512,906.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,512,906.59/9,355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,720.05

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