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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.28, 14,051.61 and 3,820.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.28, 14,051.61 and 3,820.14 is: 5,729.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.28 : 14,051.61 = 3,820.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.28/14,051.61 = 3,820.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.28x = 14,051.61 × 3,820.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.28x = 53,679,117.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,679,117.43/9,368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,729.88

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