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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.76, 14,082.24 and 3,842.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.76, 14,082.24 and 3,842.07 is: 5,762.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.76 : 14,082.24 = 3,842.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.76/14,082.24 = 3,842.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.76x = 14,082.24 × 3,842.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.76x = 54,104,951.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,104,951.84/9,389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.12

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