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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.58, 13,979.49 and 3,767.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.58, 13,979.49 and 3,767.94 is: 5,653.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.58 : 13,979.49 = 3,767.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.58/13,979.49 = 3,767.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.58x = 13,979.49 × 3,767.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.58x = 52,673,879.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,673,879.55/9,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,653.17

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