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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.47, 13,984.23 and 3,775.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.47, 13,984.23 and 3,775.68 is: 5,663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.47 : 13,984.23 = 3,775.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.47/13,984.23 = 3,775.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.47x = 13,984.23 × 3,775.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.47x = 52,799,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,799,977.53/9,322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.73

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