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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.24, 14,042.44 and 3,812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.24, 14,042.44 and 3,812.64 is: 5,722.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.24 : 14,042.44 = 3,812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.24/14,042.44 = 3,812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.24x = 14,042.44 × 3,812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.24x = 53,538,768.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,538,768.44/9,356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,722.25

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