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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.95, 13,984.44 and 3,772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.95, 13,984.44 and 3,772.50 is: 5,658.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.95 : 13,984.44 = 3,772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.95/13,984.44 = 3,772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.95x = 13,984.44 × 3,772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.95x = 52,756,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,756,299.90/9,322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.76

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