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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.77, 14,043.73 and 3,818.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.77, 14,043.73 and 3,818.32 is: 5,721.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.77 : 14,043.73 = 3,818.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.77/14,043.73 = 3,818.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.77x = 14,043.73 × 3,818.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.77x = 53,623,455.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,623,455.13/9,371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.81

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