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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.42, 14,039.11 and 3,811.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.42, 14,039.11 and 3,811.46 is: 5,717.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.42 : 14,039.11 = 3,811.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.42/14,039.11 = 3,811.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.42x = 14,039.11 × 3,811.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.42x = 53,509,498.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,509,498.30/9,359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.18

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