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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.84, 13,557.60 and 3,843.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.84, 13,557.60 and 3,843.36 is: 5,767.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.84 : 13,557.60 = 3,843.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.84/13,557.60 = 3,843.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.84x = 13,557.60 × 3,843.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.84x = 52,106,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,106,737.54/9,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,767.95

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