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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.16, 14,059.74 and 3,829.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.16, 14,059.74 and 3,829.11 is: 5,743.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.16 : 14,059.74 = 3,829.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.16/14,059.74 = 3,829.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.16x = 14,059.74 × 3,829.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.16x = 53,836,291.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,836,291.03/9,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,743.67

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