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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.28, 14,030.64 and 3,817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.28, 14,030.64 and 3,817.26 is: 5,722.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.28 : 14,030.64 = 3,817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.28/14,030.64 = 3,817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.28x = 14,030.64 × 3,817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.28x = 53,558,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,558,600.85/9,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,722.51

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