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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.69, 14,039.49 and 3,811.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.69, 14,039.49 and 3,811.73 is: 5,717.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.69 : 14,039.49 = 3,811.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.69/14,039.49 = 3,811.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.69x = 14,039.49 × 3,811.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.69x = 53,514,745.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,514,745.22/9,359.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.58

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