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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.83, 14,063.77 and 3,829.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.83, 14,063.77 and 3,829.18 is: 5,743.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.83 : 14,063.77 = 3,829.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.83/14,063.77 = 3,829.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.83x = 14,063.77 × 3,829.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.83x = 53,852,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,852,662.08/9,375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,743.77

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