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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.90, 14,087.32 and 3,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.90, 14,087.32 and 3,844.80 is: 5,766.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.90 : 14,087.32 = 3,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.90/14,087.32 = 3,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.90x = 14,087.32 × 3,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.90x = 54,162,918.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,162,918.32/9,392.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,766.37

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