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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.36, 13,787.88 and 3,993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.36, 13,787.88 and 3,993.84 is: 5,992.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.36 : 13,787.88 = 3,993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.36/13,787.88 = 3,993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.36x = 13,787.88 × 3,993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.36x = 55,066,586.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,066,586.66/9,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.43

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