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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.07, 14,073.57 and 3,537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.07, 14,073.57 and 3,537.64 is: 5,307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.07 : 14,073.57 = 3,537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.07/14,073.57 = 3,537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.07x = 14,073.57 × 3,537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.07x = 49,787,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,787,224.17/9,381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,307.20

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