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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.62, 14,038.04 and 3,810.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.62, 14,038.04 and 3,810.74 is: 5,716.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.62 : 14,038.04 = 3,810.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.62/14,038.04 = 3,810.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.62x = 14,038.04 × 3,810.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.62x = 53,495,231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,495,231.31/9,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.15

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