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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.50, 14,084.87 and 3,841.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.50, 14,084.87 and 3,841.11 is: 5,762.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.50 : 14,084.87 = 3,841.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.50/14,084.87 = 3,841.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.50x = 14,084.87 × 3,841.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.50x = 54,101,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,101,535.01/9,388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.53

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