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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.61, 14,050.72 and 3,820.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.61, 14,050.72 and 3,820.34 is: 5,730.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.61 : 14,050.72 = 3,820.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.61/14,050.72 = 3,820.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.61x = 14,050.72 × 3,820.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.61x = 53,678,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,678,462.17/9,366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,730.83

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