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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.72, 14,038.08 and 3,814.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.72, 14,038.08 and 3,814.72 is: 5,722.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.72 : 14,038.08 = 3,814.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.72/14,038.08 = 3,814.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.72x = 14,038.08 × 3,814.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.72x = 53,551,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,551,344.54/9,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,722.08

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