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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.40, 14,038.29 and 3,813.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.40, 14,038.29 and 3,813.33 is: 5,719.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.40 : 14,038.29 = 3,813.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.40/14,038.29 = 3,813.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.40x = 14,038.29 × 3,813.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.40x = 53,532,632.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,532,632.41/9,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,719.66

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