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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.08, 13,977.23 and 3,766.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.08, 13,977.23 and 3,766.41 is: 5,650.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.08 : 13,977.23 = 3,766.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.08/13,977.23 = 3,766.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.08x = 13,977.23 × 3,766.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.08x = 52,643,960.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,643,960.01/9,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.87

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