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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.38, 14,036.67 and 3,809.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.38, 14,036.67 and 3,809.97 is: 5,713.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.38 : 14,036.67 = 3,809.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.38/14,036.67 = 3,809.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.38x = 14,036.67 × 3,809.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.38x = 53,479,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,479,291.60/9,360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,713.37

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