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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.02, 14,030.26 and 3,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.02, 14,030.26 and 3,817 is: 5,722.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.02 : 14,030.26 = 3,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.02/14,030.26 = 3,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.02x = 14,030.26 × 3,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.02x = 53,553,502.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,553,502.42/9,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,722.13

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