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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.58, 14,064.17 and 3,836.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.58, 14,064.17 and 3,836.81 is: 5,753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.58 : 14,064.17 = 3,836.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.58/14,064.17 = 3,836.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.58x = 14,064.17 × 3,836.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.58x = 53,961,538.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,961,538.51/9,379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,753.09

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