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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.79, 14,041.05 and 3,815.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.79, 14,041.05 and 3,815.63 is: 5,718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.79 : 14,041.05 = 3,815.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.79/14,041.05 = 3,815.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.79x = 14,041.05 × 3,815.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.79x = 53,575,381.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,575,381.41/9,368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,718.50

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