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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.58, 14,068.66 and 3,839.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.58, 14,068.66 and 3,839.81 is: 5,757.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.58 : 14,068.66 = 3,839.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.58/14,068.66 = 3,839.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.58x = 14,068.66 × 3,839.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.58x = 54,020,981.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,020,981.35/9,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,757.58

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