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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.61, 14,046.62 and 3,817.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.61, 14,046.62 and 3,817.83 is: 5,726.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.61 : 14,046.62 = 3,817.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.61/14,046.62 = 3,817.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.61x = 14,046.62 × 3,817.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.61x = 53,627,640.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,627,640.82/9,364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,726.63

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