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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.92, 14,078.82 and 3,766.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.92, 14,078.82 and 3,766.13 is: 5,649.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.92 : 14,078.82 = 3,766.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.92/14,078.82 = 3,766.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.92x = 14,078.82 × 3,766.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.92x = 53,022,595.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,022,595.97/9,385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,649.16

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