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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.39, 13,856.77 and 3,611.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.39, 13,856.77 and 3,611.89 is: 5,420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.39 : 13,856.77 = 3,611.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.39/13,856.77 = 3,611.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.39x = 13,856.77 × 3,611.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.39x = 50,049,150.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,049,150.83/9,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.45

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