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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.64, 14,059.76 and 3,826.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.64, 14,059.76 and 3,826.36 is: 5,739.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.64 : 14,059.76 = 3,826.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.64/14,059.76 = 3,826.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.64x = 14,059.76 × 3,826.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.64x = 53,797,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,797,703.27/9,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.87

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