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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.30, 13,983.45 and 3,774.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.30, 13,983.45 and 3,774.61 is: 5,661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.30 : 13,983.45 = 3,774.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.30/13,983.45 = 3,774.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.30x = 13,983.45 × 3,774.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.30x = 52,782,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,782,035.25/9,322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.91

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