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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.77, 14,045.23 and 3,819.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.77, 14,045.23 and 3,819.32 is: 5,723.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.77 : 14,045.23 = 3,819.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.77/14,045.23 = 3,819.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.77x = 14,045.23 × 3,819.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.77x = 53,643,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,643,227.84/9,372.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,723.31

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