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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.61, 14,079.83 and 3,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.61, 14,079.83 and 3,766.80 is: 5,650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.61 : 14,079.83 = 3,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.61/14,079.83 = 3,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.61x = 14,079.83 × 3,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.61x = 53,035,884.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,035,884.81/9,386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.16

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