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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.19, 14,063.59 and 3,836.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.19, 14,063.59 and 3,836.43 is: 5,752.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.19 : 14,063.59 = 3,836.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.19/14,063.59 = 3,836.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.19x = 14,063.59 × 3,836.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.19x = 53,953,983.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,953,983.38/9,379.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,752.52

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