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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.79, 14,069.72 and 3,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.79, 14,069.72 and 3,833.14 is: 5,749.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.79 : 14,069.72 = 3,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.79/14,069.72 = 3,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.79x = 14,069.72 × 3,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.79x = 53,931,152.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,931,152.18/9,379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,749.72

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