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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.78, 14,057.66 and 3,827.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.78, 14,057.66 and 3,827.73 is: 5,741.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.78 : 14,057.66 = 3,827.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.78/14,057.66 = 3,827.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.78x = 14,057.66 × 3,827.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.78x = 53,808,926.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,808,926.91/9,371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,741.59

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