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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.42, 14,059.44 and 3,826.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.42, 14,059.44 and 3,826.15 is: 5,739.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.42 : 14,059.44 = 3,826.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.42/14,059.44 = 3,826.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.42x = 14,059.44 × 3,826.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.42x = 53,793,491.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,793,491.21/9,372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.55

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