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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.06, 14,074.59 and 3,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.06, 14,074.59 and 3,763.28 is: 5,644.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.06 : 14,074.59 = 3,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.06/14,074.59 = 3,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.06x = 14,074.59 × 3,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.06x = 52,966,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,966,552.68/9,383.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.92

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