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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.38, 14,041.16 and 3,812.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.38, 14,041.16 and 3,812.98 is: 5,717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.38 : 14,041.16 = 3,812.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.38/14,041.16 = 3,812.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.38x = 14,041.16 × 3,812.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.38x = 53,538,662.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,538,662.26/9,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.88

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