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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.52, 14,081.40 and 3,836.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.52, 14,081.40 and 3,836.88 is: 5,754.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.52 : 14,081.40 = 3,836.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.52/14,081.40 = 3,836.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.52x = 14,081.40 × 3,836.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.52x = 54,028,642.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,028,642.03/9,389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,754.14

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