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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.66, 14,062.07 and 3,830.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.66, 14,062.07 and 3,830.67 is: 5,747.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.66 : 14,062.07 = 3,830.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.66/14,062.07 = 3,830.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.66x = 14,062.07 × 3,830.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.66x = 53,867,103.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,867,103.55/9,372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,747.26

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