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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.08, 13,979.20 and 3,771.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.08, 13,979.20 and 3,771.88 is: 5,655.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.08 : 13,979.20 = 3,771.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.08/13,979.20 = 3,771.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.08x = 13,979.20 × 3,771.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.08x = 52,727,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,727,864.90/9,323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.63

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