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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.53, 14,035.57 and 3,820.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.53, 14,035.57 and 3,820.56 is: 5,727.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.53 : 14,035.57 = 3,820.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.53/14,035.57 = 3,820.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.53x = 14,035.57 × 3,820.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.53x = 53,623,737.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,623,737.32/9,362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.48

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