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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.63, 14,070.96 and 3,833.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.63, 14,070.96 and 3,833.97 is: 5,750.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.63 : 14,070.96 = 3,833.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.63/14,070.96 = 3,833.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.63x = 14,070.96 × 3,833.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.63x = 53,947,638.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,947,638.51/9,380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.96

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