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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.94, 14,027.70 and 3,806.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.94, 14,027.70 and 3,806.79 is: 5,705.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.94 : 14,027.70 = 3,806.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.94/14,027.70 = 3,806.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.94x = 14,027.70 × 3,806.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.94x = 53,400,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,400,508.08/9,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.22

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