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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.78, 14,049.48 and 3,818.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.78, 14,049.48 and 3,818.63 is: 5,727.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.78 : 14,049.48 = 3,818.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.78/14,049.48 = 3,818.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.78x = 14,049.48 × 3,818.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.78x = 53,649,695.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,649,695.57/9,366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.66

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