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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.31, 14,036.56 and 3,809.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.31, 14,036.56 and 3,809.89 is: 5,713.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.31 : 14,036.56 = 3,809.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.31/14,036.56 = 3,809.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.31x = 14,036.56 × 3,809.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.31x = 53,477,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,477,678.64/9,360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,713.24

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