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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.06, 13,865.35 and 3,693.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.06, 13,865.35 and 3,693.37 is: 5,540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.06 : 13,865.35 = 3,693.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.06/13,865.35 = 3,693.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.06x = 13,865.35 × 3,693.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.06x = 51,209,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,209,867.73/9,243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,540.36

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