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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.77, 14,042.24 and 3,817.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.77, 14,042.24 and 3,817.32 is: 5,720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.77 : 14,042.24 = 3,817.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.77/14,042.24 = 3,817.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.77x = 14,042.24 × 3,817.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.77x = 53,603,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,603,704.51/9,370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,720.31

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