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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,384.93, 14,072.90 and 3,537.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,384.93, 14,072.90 and 3,537.81 is: 5,305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,384.93 : 14,072.90 = 3,537.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,384.93/14,072.90 = 3,537.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,384.93x = 14,072.90 × 3,537.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,384.93x = 49,787,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,787,228.66/9,384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,305.02

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