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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.98, 14,061.80 and 3,827.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.98, 14,061.80 and 3,827.71 is: 5,741.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.98 : 14,061.80 = 3,827.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.98/14,061.80 = 3,827.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.98x = 14,061.80 × 3,827.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.98x = 53,824,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,824,473.34/9,373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,741.90

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