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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.16, 14,074.02 and 3,835.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.16, 14,074.02 and 3,835.02 is: 5,752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.16 : 14,074.02 = 3,835.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.16/14,074.02 = 3,835.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.16x = 14,074.02 × 3,835.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.16x = 53,974,148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,974,148.18/9,383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,752.24

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