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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.95, 14,074.38 and 3,837.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.95, 14,074.38 and 3,837.09 is: 5,753.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.95 : 14,074.38 = 3,837.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.95/14,074.38 = 3,837.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.95x = 14,074.38 × 3,837.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.95x = 54,004,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,004,662.75/9,385.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,753.78

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