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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.08, 14,158.58 and 3,893.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.08, 14,158.58 and 3,893.04 is: 5,840.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.08 : 14,158.58 = 3,893.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.08/14,158.58 = 3,893.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.08x = 14,158.58 × 3,893.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.08x = 55,119,918.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,119,918.28/9,437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,840.78

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