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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.80, 13,937.59 and 3,371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.80, 13,937.59 and 3,371.45 is: 5,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.80 : 13,937.59 = 3,371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.80/13,937.59 = 3,371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.80x = 13,937.59 × 3,371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.80x = 46,989,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,989,887.81/9,294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.50

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