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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.30, 14,029.18 and 3,816.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.30, 14,029.18 and 3,816.28 is: 5,721.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.30 : 14,029.18 = 3,816.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.30/14,029.18 = 3,816.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.30x = 14,029.18 × 3,816.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.30x = 53,539,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,539,279.05/9,358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.05

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