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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.96, 14,050.48 and 3,818.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.96, 14,050.48 and 3,818.82 is: 5,728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.96 : 14,050.48 = 3,818.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.96/14,050.48 = 3,818.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.96x = 14,050.48 × 3,818.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.96x = 53,656,254.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,656,254.03/9,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,728.25

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