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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.50, 14,053.38 and 3,821.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.50, 14,053.38 and 3,821.08 is: 5,730.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.50 : 14,053.38 = 3,821.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.50/14,053.38 = 3,821.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.50x = 14,053.38 × 3,821.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.50x = 53,699,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,699,089.25/9,371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,730.04

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