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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.29, 14,038.83 and 3,812.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.29, 14,038.83 and 3,812.66 is: 5,714.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.29 : 14,038.83 = 3,812.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.29/14,038.83 = 3,812.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.29x = 14,038.83 × 3,812.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.29x = 53,525,215.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,525,215.39/9,366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,714.67

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