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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.95, 14,027.78 and 3,806.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.95, 14,027.78 and 3,806.83 is: 5,705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.95 : 14,027.78 = 3,806.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.95/14,027.78 = 3,806.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.95x = 14,027.78 × 3,806.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.95x = 53,401,373.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,401,373.74/9,359.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.31

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