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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.88, 14,053.26 and 3,822.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.88, 14,053.26 and 3,822.12 is: 5,733.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.88 : 14,053.26 = 3,822.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.88/14,053.26 = 3,822.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.88x = 14,053.26 × 3,822.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.88x = 53,713,246.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,713,246.11/9,368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,733.16

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