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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.30, 14,040.05 and 3,732.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.30, 14,040.05 and 3,732.98 is: 5,601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.30 : 14,040.05 = 3,732.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.30/14,040.05 = 3,732.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.30x = 14,040.05 × 3,732.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.30x = 52,411,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,411,157.98/9,356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.70

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