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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.29, 14,065.93 and 3,829.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.29, 14,065.93 and 3,829.66 is: 5,744.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.29 : 14,065.93 = 3,829.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.29/14,065.93 = 3,829.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.29x = 14,065.93 × 3,829.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.29x = 53,867,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,867,729.48/9,377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,744.49

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