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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.08, 13,986.15 and 3,777.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.08, 13,986.15 and 3,777.53 is: 5,666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.08 : 13,986.15 = 3,777.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.08/13,986.15 = 3,777.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.08x = 13,986.15 × 3,777.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.08x = 52,833,021.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,833,021.83/9,324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,666.30

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