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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.13, 14,034.80 and 3,808.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.13, 14,034.80 and 3,808.71 is: 5,711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.13 : 14,034.80 = 3,808.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.13/14,034.80 = 3,808.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.13x = 14,034.80 × 3,808.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.13x = 53,454,483.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,454,483.11/9,359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,711.48

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