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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.33, 14,066.79 and 3,838.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.33, 14,066.79 and 3,838.56 is: 5,755.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.33 : 14,066.79 = 3,838.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.33/14,066.79 = 3,838.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.33x = 14,066.79 × 3,838.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.33x = 53,996,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,996,217.42/9,381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.71

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