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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.86, 14,058.61 and 3,825.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.86, 14,058.61 and 3,825.59 is: 5,738.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.86 : 14,058.61 = 3,825.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.86/14,058.61 = 3,825.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.86x = 14,058.61 × 3,825.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.86x = 53,782,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,782,397.97/9,371.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.71

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