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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.02, 14,040.62 and 3,812.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.02, 14,040.62 and 3,812.58 is: 5,717.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.02 : 14,040.62 = 3,812.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.02/14,040.62 = 3,812.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.02x = 14,040.62 × 3,812.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.02x = 53,530,967.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,530,967.94/9,363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.28

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