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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.98, 14,071.50 and 3,834.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.98, 14,071.50 and 3,834.33 is: 5,751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.98 : 14,071.50 = 3,834.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.98/14,071.50 = 3,834.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.98x = 14,071.50 × 3,834.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.98x = 53,954,774.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954,774.60/9,380.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.51

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