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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.77, 14,079.62 and 3,835.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.77, 14,079.62 and 3,835.28 is: 5,755.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.77 : 14,079.62 = 3,835.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.77/14,079.62 = 3,835.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.77x = 14,079.62 × 3,835.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.77x = 53,999,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,999,329.78/9,382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.16

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