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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.28, 14,083.68 and 3,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.28, 14,083.68 and 3,844.28 is: 5,761.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.28 : 14,083.68 = 3,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.28/14,083.68 = 3,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.28x = 14,083.68 × 3,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.28x = 54,141,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,141,609.35/9,397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,761.41

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