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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.97, 13,945.75 and 3,375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.97, 13,945.75 and 3,375.06 is: 5,062.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.97 : 13,945.75 = 3,375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.97/13,945.75 = 3,375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.97x = 13,945.75 × 3,375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.97x = 47,067,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,067,743.00/9,296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.70

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