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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.50, 14,034.51 and 3,812.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.50, 14,034.51 and 3,812.36 is: 5,715.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.50 : 14,034.51 = 3,812.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.50/14,034.51 = 3,812.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.50x = 14,034.51 × 3,812.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.50x = 53,504,534.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,504,534.37/9,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,715.99

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