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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.56, 14,034.24 and 3,809.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.56, 14,034.24 and 3,809.37 is: 5,714.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.56 : 14,034.24 = 3,809.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.56/14,034.24 = 3,809.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.56x = 14,034.24 × 3,809.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.56x = 53,461,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,461,612.83/9,355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,714.42

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