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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.63, 14,082.05 and 3,841.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.63, 14,082.05 and 3,841.94 is: 5,761.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.63 : 14,082.05 = 3,841.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.63/14,082.05 = 3,841.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.63x = 14,082.05 × 3,841.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.63x = 54,102,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,102,435.99/9,389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,761.93

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