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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.84, 13,850.78 and 3,687.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.84, 13,850.78 and 3,687.63 is: 5,531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.84 : 13,850.78 = 3,687.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.84/13,850.78 = 3,687.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.84x = 13,850.78 × 3,687.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.84x = 51,076,533.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,076,533.41/9,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.45

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