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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.68, 14,087.34 and 3,843.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.68, 14,087.34 and 3,843.72 is: 5,765.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.68 : 14,087.34 = 3,843.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.68/14,087.34 = 3,843.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.68x = 14,087.34 × 3,843.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.68x = 54,147,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,147,790.50/9,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,765.51

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