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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.97, 14,048.75 and 3,820.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.97, 14,048.75 and 3,820.82 is: 5,726.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.97 : 14,048.75 = 3,820.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.97/14,048.75 = 3,820.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.97x = 14,048.75 × 3,820.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.97x = 53,677,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,677,684.28/9,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,726.25

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