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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.97, 13,968.08 and 3,766.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.97, 13,968.08 and 3,766.19 is: 5,648.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.97 : 13,968.08 = 3,766.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.97/13,968.08 = 3,766.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.97x = 13,968.08 × 3,766.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.97x = 52,606,443.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,606,443.22/9,312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,648.73

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