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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,320.97, 13,981.98 and 3,774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,320.97, 13,981.98 and 3,774.18 is: 5,661.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.97 : 13,981.98 = 3,774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.97/13,981.98 = 3,774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.97x = 13,981.98 × 3,774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.97x = 52,770,509.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,770,509.28/9,320.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.48

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