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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.32, 13,943.82 and 3,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.32, 13,943.82 and 3,373.80 is: 5,059.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.32 : 13,943.82 = 3,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.32/13,943.82 = 3,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.32x = 13,943.82 × 3,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.32x = 47,043,659.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,043,659.92/9,298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.37

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