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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.40, 14,069.70 and 3,834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.40, 14,069.70 and 3,834.24 is: 5,750.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.40 : 14,069.70 = 3,834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.40/14,069.70 = 3,834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.40x = 14,069.70 × 3,834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.40x = 53,946,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,946,606.53/9,380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.99

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