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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.59, 14,043.61 and 3,814.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.59, 14,043.61 and 3,814.56 is: 5,721.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.59 : 14,043.61 = 3,814.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.59/14,043.61 = 3,814.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.59x = 14,043.61 × 3,814.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.59x = 53,570,197.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,570,197.73/9,362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.73

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