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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.93, 14,023.20 and 3,803.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.93, 14,023.20 and 3,803.79 is: 5,700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.93 : 14,023.20 = 3,803.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.93/14,023.20 = 3,803.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.93x = 14,023.20 × 3,803.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.93x = 53,341,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,341,307.93/9,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.73

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